Lithography Process Principal Engineer

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore seeks a Principal Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing to lead module engineering for photolithography and metrology in a 24/7 semiconductor fab. You will drive process qualification, ensure tool performance, and pursue continuous improvement across safety, quality, and delivery.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, deep knowledge of 24/7 fab operations, and collaboration with shift teams and external vendors to resolve issues and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related Engineering.
• 9+ years semiconductor manufacturing experience with hands-on photolithography/metrology troubleshooting.
• Practical knowledge of 24/7 fab operations and cleanroom protocols.
• Expertise with photolithography/metrology tools and process optimization (e.g., scanners, CD-SEM, defect scanners, profiler).

Responsibilities

• Manage post-equipment PM, tool recovery, and impacted lot disposition.
• Support process qualification and lot disposition alongside shift personnel.
• Follow up on outstanding issues and liaise with external vendors for escalations.
• Maintain and improve process KPIs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Customer, and People.
• Own process layers, improvement projects, and change requests via data-driven analysis.
• Coach and train module process personnel.
• Adhere to EHS&S standards and safe operations.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Photolithography troubleshooting

Metrology troubleshooting

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Materials/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Photolithography tools

Scanner

CD-SEM

Defect scanners

Profiler

Job description

Principal Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing

Role Overview: Lead module engineering for photolithography and metrology processes, ensuring process qualification, tool performance, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 semiconductor fab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage post-equipment PM, tool recovery, and impacted lot disposition.
• Support process qualification and lot disposition alongside shift personnel.
• Follow up on outstanding issues and liaise with external vendors for escalations.
• Maintain and improve process KPIs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Customer, and People.
• Own process layers, improvement projects, and change requests via data-driven analysis.
• Coach and train module process personnel.
• Adhere to EHS&S standards and safe operations.

Ideal Requirements

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Material, Chemical, or related Engineering.
• 9+ years semiconductor manufacturing experience, with hands-on photolithography/metrology troubleshooting.
• Practical knowledge of 24/7 fab operations and cleanroom protocols.
• Expertise with photolithography/metrology tools and process optimization (e.g., scanners, CDSEM, defect scanners, profiler)

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