Process Engineering Manager (Electroplating)

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities (10% of time)

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking a Manager, Process Engineering (Electroplating) to lead the development and optimization of electroplating processes for advanced semiconductor packaging. You will manage engineers and collaborate across global teams to deliver differentiated technology solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in semiconductor process engineering, strong copper plating expertise (wafer‑level packaging, RDL, TSVs), and proven leadership in R&D.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience, including hands-on electroplating/electrochemical deposition technologies.
• Strong knowledge of copper plating, wafer-level packaging, RDL, copper pillars, TSVs, and advanced packaging applications.
• Proven experience leading process development, technology innovation, and product qualification in an R&D environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to develop and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineers in utilizing techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and new technologies and apply them to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on significantly complex systems for entire range of products
• Manage, develop, plan and execute process engineering projects for entire range of products
• Interact with key customers to resolve significantly complex process engineering issues for entire range of products
• Develop and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation
• Train, define and implement new methodologies, define and apply new technologies, and/or troubleshoot, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve significantly complex process engineering issues for entire range of products
• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports for integrated products and generate and/or validate process engineering specifications for integrated products
• Contributes to market share gains through technology improvement

Skills

Electroplating

Copper plating

DOE

Leadership

Process characterization

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Statistical software

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location: Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. We’ll benefit from the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Applied Materials is seeking a Manager, Process Engineering (Electroplating) to join our Singapore's Advanced Packaging Development Center (APDC) team. This role will lead the development and optimization of next-generation electroplating processes and technologies for advanced semiconductor packaging applications. The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers, drive process innovation, support customer engagements, and collaborate across global cross-functional teams to deliver differentiated products and technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineers in utilizing techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and new technologies and apply them to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on significantly complex systems for entire range of products
• Manage, develop, plan and execute process engineering projects for entire range of products
• Interact with key customers to resolve significantly complex process engineering issues for entire range of products
• Develop and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation
• Train, define and implement new methodologies, define and apply new technologies, and/or troubleshoot, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve significantly complex process engineering issues for entire range of products
• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports for integrated products and generate and/or validate process engineering specifications for integrated products
• Contributes to market share gains through technology improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience, including hands-on expertise in electroplating/electrochemical deposition technologies.
• Strong knowledge of copper plating, wafer-level packaging, RDL, copper pillars, TSVs, and advanced packaging applications.
• Proven experience leading process development, technology innovation, and product qualification in an R&D environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to develop and mentor engineering teams.
• Expertise in process characterization, DOE, statistical analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of plating chemistry, deposition uniformity, defect reduction, and process optimization.
• Experience collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, and executive presentations.

Work Location

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines office starting Apr 2027)

Additional Information

Time Type

• Full time

Employee Type

• Assignee / Regular

Travel

• Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

• Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.