Process Integration Engineer

Qualcomm; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RF360 Singapore Pte., Ltd. is seeking a Hardware Engineer to plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, including Front-End processes and production ramp.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance requirements and drive manufacturing improvements. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics or related field and experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication or high-volume electronics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication or high-volume electronics manufacturing. Front-End semiconductor process integration experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own overall Front-End process yield performance and drive continuous yield improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence of process and quality issues.
• Lead cross-functional investigations and continuous improvement projects to improve process capability and manufacturing robustness.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute process changes through ECNs and qualification activities.
• Review engineering lot results and ensure smooth transition into volume production.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability initiatives to improve yield, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Communicate risk assessments and recommendations effectively to management and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or an equivalent discipline

Job description

Company:

RF360 Singapore Pte., Ltd.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.

As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Key Responsibilities

Yield Improvement and Failure Analysis

• Own overall Front-End process yield performance and drive continuous yield improvement initiatives.
• Perform comprehensive wafer scrap analysis and identify root causes of yield loss through data-driven investigations.
• Partner closely with process module engineers, manufacturing, quality, and equipment teams to resolve process-related yield excursions.
• Develop and implement effective corrective, and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence of process and quality issues.
• Lead cross-functional investigations and continuous improvement projects to improve process capability and manufacturing robustness.
• Capture lessons learned into organizational knowledge databases to ensure long-term sustainability.

Process Optimization and Development

• Design, execute, and analyze Design of Experiments to optimize process conditions and establish robust manufacturing windows.
• Evaluate process performance using statistical techniques and advanced quality tools.
• Identify opportunities for baseline yield, cycle-time, and cost improvements across Front-End processes.
• Support new technology introductions, process qualifications, and industrialization activities.

Process Change Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute process changes through Limited Change Requests, ECNs, and qualification activities.
• Assess manufacturing risks associated with process modifications and ensure successful implementation without adverse impact on yield, quality, reliability, or customer requirements.
• Monitor post-implementation performance and drive timely closure of action items.

Process Transfer and Production Ramp

• Support engineering runs, process flow creation, and manufacturing readiness activities for new products and technologies.
• Coordinate required tooling, accessories, documentation, and process setup activities.
• Review engineering lot results and ensure smooth transition into volume production.
• Monitor initial production performance and drive corrective actions where required.

Design for Manufacturability

• Drive Design for Manufacturability initiatives to improve product yield, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with product design, process development, and technology development teams to identify and mitigate design-related process risks.
• Evaluate defect mechanisms, process limitations, critical dimensions, and layout sensitivities that may impact manufacturing performance.
• Support development and validation of new design concepts to achieve robust manufacturing performance.
• Provide process capability feedback during product development to ensure compliance with manufacturing design rules and process constraints.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Technology Development teams in Singapore and other development sites on new industrialization projects.
• Provide technical leadership and integration support across process, equipment, manufacturing, quality, and product engineering functions.
• Communicate technical findings, risk assessments, and recommendations effectively to management and stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of Front-End yield targets and manufacturing output objectives.
• Reduction of wafer scrap, process defects, and chronic quality issues.
• Improvement in process quality, reliability, cost performance, and process robustness.
• Timely completion of yield investigations, root-cause reports, and recommended actions, with target response within 5 working days for major yield or quality excursions.
• Successful execution of process optimization and transfer projects according to agreed timelines without compromising quality or product performance.
• Minimal customer complaints and zero customer returns attributed to Front-End process issues.
• Effective implementation of DFM initiatives with no design-related yield or quality escapes.
• Full compliance with CSR, EHS, ESD, 5S, and cleanroom protocol requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication or high-volume electronics manufacturing. Front-End semiconductor process integration experience is highly preferred.

Advantageous Background

• Hands- on involvement in new technology introduction, process qualification, industrialization, manufacturing ramp-up, yield enhancement, or process control methodologies.

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