Lithography Process Principal Engineer

Ambition; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition seeks a senior engineer to lead module engineering for photolithography and metrology in a semiconductor fab. You will drive qualification, tool performance, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering and 9+ years of experience, hands-on troubleshooting, and strong data-driven problem solving. Responsibilities include post-equipment PM, vendor escalations, coaching staff, with adherence to EHS&S standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead module engineering for photolithography and metrology processes, ensuring qualification and tool performance.
• Manage post-equipment PM, tool recovery, and affected lot disposition.
• Support process qualification and lot disposition with shift personnel.
• Coordinate with external vendors for escalations and issue follow-up.
• Maintain and improve process KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, 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

Photolithography

Metrology

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Material, Chemical, or related Engineering

Tools

Photolithography tools

CDSEM

Defect scanners

Profiler

Job description

Lead module engineering for photolithography and metrology processes, ensuring process qualification, tool performance, and continuous improvement in a 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)

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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