Principal Engineer – Process Development, Photolithography, NAND

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd in Singapore is looking for a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership for advanced photolithography development. You will define and execute technology and equipment roadmaps to enhance margin and scalability.

This role requires a PhD or relevant master's degree with extensive experience in semiconductor photolithography, alongside skills in leading cross-functional teams and innovation in development processes. The position emphasizes mentorship and the integration of AI-assisted enhancements.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant engineering field with more than 5 years of semiconductor photolithography experience.
• Master's with ≥7 years or Bachelor's with ≥10 years of relevant work.
• Proven track record in developing photolithography processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead photolithography process development across advanced technology nodes.
• Define and execute equipment roadmaps aligned with device requirements.
• Drive early adoption of innovative materials and processes.

Skills

Photolithography process development

Optics knowledge

Lithography simulation tools

Statistical data analysis

Technical leadership

Strategic thinking

Effective mentorship

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field (≥5 yrs)

Master's in relevant field (≥7 yrs)

Bachelor's in relevant field (≥10 yrs)

Tools

DOE

SPC

Job description

Job / Role Summary

The Principal Engineer provides technical leadership for advanced photolithography development programs, defining and executing technology and equipment roadmaps that improve margin, scalability, and manufacturability. This role influences integration strategy, mentors engineers, and drives innovation across development teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead photolithography process development across advanced technology nodes.
• Define and execute photolithography process and equipment roadmaps aligned with future device requirements.
• Drive early adoption of innovative materials, processes, and patterning schemes.
• Lead cross‑functional development programs and influence integration decisions.
• Partner strategically with suppliers to accelerate breakthrough solutions.

Other Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.
• Generate intellectual property through patents and technical publications.
• Integrates AI‑assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI‑enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

PhD ≥5 yrs, or Master’s ≥7 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥10 yrs of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, with demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development.

Must‑Have Technical Skills

• Proven track record in defining and accomplishing photolithography process & equipment roadmaps.
• Deep knowledge in optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging.
• Advanced proficiency in lithography simulation tools, material characterization, DOE, SPC, and basic statistical data analysis.

Must‑Have Soft Skills

• Technical leadership & influence.
• Strategic thinking.
• Effective mentorship.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Advanced DUV/EUV lithography experience.
• Multi‑site program leadership.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.