Process Integration Engineer - Photonics

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore is seeking a Principal Process Integration Engineer to drive development, optimization, and integration of semiconductor fabrication processes for silicon photonics products.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve yield, support NPI from development to production, and apply data analytics to monitor process capability and trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in semiconductor process integration or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with wafer fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of DOE/ SPC / FMEA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and integrate semiconductor fabrication processes for silicon photonics devices.
• Monitor process performance, identify variations, and implement actions to improve yield and device performance.
• Collaborate with process, device, design, manufacturing, quality, and equipment teams to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Semiconductor process integration

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

DOE / SPC / FMEA

Education

Electrical Engineering

Materials Science

Physics

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Principal Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing

We are seeking a Process Integration Engineer to support the development, optimization, and integration of semiconductor manufacturing processes for silicon photonics products. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to drive process improvements, ensure manufacturability, and support new product introduction (NPI) from development through production.

Key Responsibilities

Process Integration

• Develop, optimize, and integrate semiconductor fabrication processes for silicon photonics devices.
• Monitor process performance, identify process variations, and implement corrective actions to improve yield and device performance.
• Define process flows and establish process control methodologies across multiple fabrication modules.

Yield Improvement

• Analyze electrical, optical, and inline process data to identify yield loss mechanisms.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing yield and reliability.

Failure Analysis

• Collaborate with process, device, and product engineers to perform defect analysis and troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Support wafer disposition and corrective action implementation.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support technology transfer from R&D into pilot and high-volume manufacturing.
• Coordinate engineering builds and qualification activities for new products and process changes.

Data Analysis

• Develop data analysis methodologies using statistical tools to monitor process capability and identify trends.
• Prepare technical reports and present engineering findings to cross-functional teams.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Process, Device, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Equipment Engineering teams to achieve project milestones.

Ideal Requirements

Educational Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experienced in semiconductor process integration, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering experience.

Technical Skills

• Experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication, process integration, or advanced process development.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes such as:
  • Lithography
  • Etch
  • Thin Film Deposition (CVD/PVD/ALD)
  • CMP
  • Implantation
  • Wet Cleaning
  • Metrology
• Familiarity with DOE, SPC, FMEA, and statistical process control methodologies.
• Experience analyzing yield, defect, and inline process data.
• Knowledge of semiconductor failure analysis methodologies is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in silicon photonics, MEMS, optical devices, or advanced packaging is advantageous.
• Familiarity with semiconductor foundry environments and wafer fabrication processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams.