Process Engineer

LPB TALENT SOLUTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A start-up semiconductor equipment company is seeking a skilled Process Engineer based in Singapore. You will work on advanced process formulations and enhance semiconductor equipment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, along with over 3 years of experience in semiconductor development or process engineering. Strong expertise in statistical methodologies and cross-functional collaboration is required. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the next generation of semiconductor technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor equipment development or fab process engineering.
• Solid understanding of plasma science including RIE, ICP/CCP systems.
• Experience developing or optimizing processes like dielectric etch or thin-film deposition.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process engineering research and evaluation in semiconductor systems.
• Review and enhance processing techniques in manufacturing.
• Compile and analyze test data for process development.

Skills

Process engineering

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Problem-solving skills

Statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related

Tools

Thin-film processes

Analytical techniques (XPS, AFM, SEM)

Job description

A start-up semiconductor equipment companywithheadquarter located in Singapore. They have the mission to betheworld-classprocess technology providerin theAngstrom erafor 3D device manufacturingand to build anecosystemin equipment design, manufacturing, and component/materialsupply chaininUS andSingapore.

As a Process Engineer, you will operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves developing new and advanced process formulations, defining equipment hardware to meet processing requirements, evaluating test data, and coordinating design requirements to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Your expertise and knowledge play a crucial role in our customers success, making an impact on the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.

Job Description:

• Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems.
• Review and enhance processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture and fabrication of products.
• Develop and sustain new processes and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
• Compile and analyze test data to establish next steps in process development and determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Collaborate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demos for existing process applications.
• Partner cross-functionally and with customers to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
• Contribute to next generation product development and release activities supporting the semiconductor roadmap.
• Provide leadership, clear direction, and guidance to process technicians to support execution activities.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor equipment development or semiconductor fab process engineering (R&D or pilot line preferred).
• Strong laboratory and tool operation skills, including experience with wafer surface preparation, thin-film processes, and analytical/characterization techniques.
• Proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and structured process optimization methodologies.
• Competent with statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, or equivalent for data modeling, correlation, and root-cause analysis.
• Solid understanding of plasma science, including RIE, ICP/CCP systems, Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), and plasma-surface interaction fundamentals.
• Knowledge in materials synthesis and characterization (e.g., XPS, AFM, SEM, ellipsometry, profilometry).
• Experience developing or optimizing semiconductor processes, such as dielectric/metal etch, thin-film deposition, surface modification, or nanoscale patterning.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced R&D environment, collaborating with hardware, software, applications, and customer teams.
• Strong problem-solving and experimental design skills, with the ability to translate R&D concepts into repeatable, scalable process results.

Location: Singapore