Principal Process Engineer (CVD)

Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (SSMC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A semiconductor manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Principal/Senior Engineer for the Thin Film (CVD Process) team. Responsibilities include supporting CVD process engineering, sustaining operations, troubleshooting issues, and developing process improvement projects. Ideal candidates have an MSc in a relevant field and at least 3 years of CVD Process experience in semiconductor manufacturing. The company promotes equal employment opportunities and values diverse talents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CVD Process experience, with a strong background in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Good semiconductor wafer fabrication process knowledge.
• Expertise in SPC and DOE knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support CVD Process engineering activities to achieve operation targets.
• Sustain line operations, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Participate in implementation of TSMC/NXP BKMs.

Skills

CVD Process experience

Project management skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving skills

Team Player

Education

MSc/ Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Microelectronics/Physics/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AMAT Producer

Novellus Altus CVD

AMAT Centura CVD

Job description

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.), is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

AWe're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for a Principal/ Senior Engineer to be part of our Thin Film (CVD Process) diverse team of talent. You will be responsible to establish systems/guidance in developing, sustenance and improvement of process capability indices to exceed/meet operations goals.

What you will be working on:

• Support CVD Process engineering related activities to achieve operation targets and meet company objectives
• Sustaining line operations, troubleshooting (Participate/implementing corrective and preventive measures) and root cause analysis
• Round the clock standby for impromptu tool issues and specific decision making
• Production and metrology Tool Ownership and accountability for Cost, Uptime, Wafers scrap, process sustaining issues
• Participate in creation and continuous review of Operating Instructions (OI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Best-Known Methods (BKMS) to optimize Process and Equipment procedures
• Design, construct ,execute and Participate in cross functional and continuous improvement projects in fields of: Yield, quality, cost, productivity, efficiency, throughput, tool startups , uptime , defects reduction, production line issues and tools defense, work improvement utilizing a wide variety of analytical techniques (run charts, Histograms, Pareto charts, Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical process control charts (SPC)
• Participate/contribute to Process and Product transfers to and from different global networked wafer fabs from Development to engineering and manufacturing
• New process startup, optimization, development and improvement
• Lead develop & execute process engineering projects
• Participate in Transform Platform and develop Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Best Known Methods (BKM), patents and Trade Secrets and drive value creation
• Participate in implementation of TSMC/NXP BKMs and establish SSMC BKMs
• Participate in automation solutions to improve process quality and cost
• Participate in troubleshooting and liaise with cross functional modules with product customers of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause technical & yield concerns
• Develop FMEA for Custom & Derivative processes.
• Provide training and support for certification of Engineers and Production Technicians

More About You:

• MSc/ Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics / Physics / Science /Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of CVD Process experience, with a strong background and experience in semiconductor manufacturing process engineering
• Good knowledge of AMAT Producer, Novellus Altus CVD and AMAT Centura CVD Processes
• Good semiconductor wafer fabrication process knowledge
• Good Project management skills
• Good Team Player
• Good Analytical & Problem-Solving skills [SPC and DOE knowledge]

SSMC is firmly committed to upholding equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We strictly adhere to the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), the Singapore Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA 2025), and the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice. All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.