Principal Process Engineer (Dry Etch, Unit Module Development)

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD is assisting a leading semiconductor foundry in Singapore to recruit an experienced Etch Process Development Engineer. You will develop and optimize etch formulations, review process data, and establish SOPs and FMEA for the etch module.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in engineering and 5–8 years wafer fabrication experience with a focus on etch, plus strong analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Chemical / Materials Science Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of wafer fabrication experience with a strong focus on etch.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good analytical and project management abilities.
• Organized and systematic problem solving; familiar with SPC, DOE and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify etch process formulations, methods, and tool controls to meet stringent quality standards.
• Analyze data and charts to ensure etch performance, focusing on non-uniformity, defectivity, and removal rate stability.
• Establish and maintain SOPs and FMEA specific to the etch module.
• Integrate etch equipment capabilities to meet process specs and technology requirements.
• Lead recipe creation, maintenance, and optimization for etch tools to ensure accurate process monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Chemical / Materials Science Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity:

You will be joining a reputable semiconductor foundry that manufactures complex integrated chips for electronic devices.

The Job:

Technical Expertise & Etch Process Development:

• Develop and modify etch process formulations, methods, and tool controls to meet stringent quality standards.
• Analyze, and review technical data and charts to ensure etch performance, focusing on non-uniformity, defectivity, and removal rate stability.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) specific to the etch module.
• Integrate etch equipment capabilities and material systems to meet process module and technology specifications.
• Lead recipe creation, maintenance, and optimization for etch tools to ensure accurate process monitoring and improve recipe quality.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Drive Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs) to enhance process performance and productivity.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for etch, providing guidance and training to junior etch engineers.
• Collaborate with vendors and other internal teams for benchmarking and cross-learning initiatives.
• Demonstrate mastery in all aspects of the etch technical discipline, with group-wide recognition as a senior member of a technical team.

Problem-Solving & Innovation:

• Solve complex, novel, and non-recurring technical problems.
• Proactively identify and implement significant changes to existing processes and methods.
• Contribute to intellectual property by being a contributing inventor on patents related to etch technology.
• Participate in and contribute to conference or journal publications.

Safety & Compliance:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

The Talent:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical /Electronics / Mechanical / Chemical / Materials Science Engineering or related field.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in wafer fabrication industry, with a strong focus on etch.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good analytical and project management skills
• Organized and systematic in problem solving, familiar with SPC, DOE & FMEA