Principal Engineer, Technology Development

ONE SEVEN CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ONE SEVEN CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer, Technology Development to lead advanced engineering programs in the semiconductor manufacturing domain. You will drive product introduction, process qualification and cross-functional collaboration to optimise performance and quality.

You will plan and execute structured experiments, analyse production data, identify root causes and implement robust improvements across international teams and manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Electrical, Electronics, Materials Science, Physics or related field.
• PhD is an advantage.
• At least 5 years in semiconductor/electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in semiconductor engineering, product engineering, process engineering or device-related engineering activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering initiatives for new product introduction and process qualification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to investigate technical challenges and implement solutions.
• Plan and conduct structured engineering experiments to evaluate process performance.
• Assess manufacturing performance and implement improvements for stability and quality.
• Analyse production and test data to identify performance gaps and drive yield improvements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to minimise operational disruptions.
• Review engineering docs to ensure processes meet quality and production requirements.
• Prepare reports documenting trials, actions and outcomes.
• Participate in productivity, quality and operational efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Engineering experimentation

Process optimization

Problem solving

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical Eng / Electronics / Materials Science / Physics or related

PhD in a related field (advantage)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer, Technology Development to join an established organisation within the semiconductor industry. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex engineering projects, improve manufacturing performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering initiatives involving new product introduction, process qualification and implementation within a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to investigate technical challenges, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Plan and conduct structured engineering experiments to evaluate process performance and establish optimal operating parameters.
• Assess manufacturing performance, identify potential risks and implement improvement measures to enhance process stability and product quality.
• Analyse production and test data to identify performance gaps, improve manufacturing yield and drive continuous improvement.
• Investigate product and manufacturing-related issues, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to minimise operational disruptions.
• Review engineering documentation and technical specifications to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality and production requirements.
• Prepare technical reports documenting engineering trials, findings, corrective actions and improvement outcomes.
• Participate in productivity, quality enhancement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related engineering discipline. A PhD would be an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor or electronics manufacturing industry.
• Experience in semiconductor engineering, product engineering, process engineering or device-related engineering activities.
• Good understanding of semiconductor fundamentals, fabrication processes and manufacturing principles.
• Experience in engineering experimentation, data analysis, root-cause investigation and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and international teams.