Process Engineer, Backfinish (JR13666)

STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD is seeking a Backfinish Process Engineer to support metallization and backgrind processes in a high-volume semiconductor environment. You will work with equipment engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure stable process performance and high yields.

Responsibilities include monitoring and troubleshooting, defining parameters, analyzing data, performing root cause analysis, and contributing to continuous improvement in cost, quality, productivity, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microelectronics, Electronics, Materials Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve technical problems systematically.
• Basic understanding of metallization or backgrind process flows is a plus.
• Good communication across functions and ability to work in a structured production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day monitoring and troubleshooting of metallization and backgrind equipment and processes.
• Assist in defining, updating, and maintaining process parameters, recipes, operating windows, and control plans.
• Analyze process data, identify abnormalities, and propose corrective actions to improve yield, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Participate in root cause analysis for process excursions, equipment stops, defects, and scrap reduction.
• Support debugging, qualification, and implementation of process changes, new equipment, and engineering trials.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to support issue containment, problem solving, and lot disposition.
• Participate in SPC / KPI monitoring, data reviews, and regular reporting on process performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, productivity, and safety.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Collaborate across functions

Structured, fast-paced production

Team-oriented

Proactive growth mindset

Ability to solve technical problems

Metallization / backgrind knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microelectronics, Electronics, Materials Engineering, Process Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

As a Backfinish Process Engineer, you will support the manufacturing and optimization of metallization and backgrind processes in a high-volume semiconductor environment. You will work closely with equipment engineering, production, quality teams to ensure stable process performance, high yields, and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support day-to-day monitoring and troubleshooting of metallization and backgrind equipment and processes.
• Assist in defining, updating, and maintaining process parameters, recipes, operating windows, and control plans.
• Analyze process data, identify abnormalities, and propose corrective actions to improve yield, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Participate in root cause analysis for process excursions, equipment stops, defects, and scrap reduction.
• Support debugging, qualification, and implementation of process changes, new equipment, and engineering trials.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to support issue containment, problem solving, and lot disposition.
• Participate in SPC / KPI monitoring, data reviews, and regular reporting on process performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, productivity, and safety.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in Microelectronics, Electronics, Materials Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve technical problems systematically
• A basic understanding of metallization or backgrind process flows is a plus
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions
• Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced production environment
• Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow technically
• Entry-level candidates are welcome; internship or academic project experience in process engineering or manufacturing is a plus