Process / Senior Process Engineer - SiC Epitaxy, (APM), IME

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research in Singapore is looking for a talented Process/Senior Process Engineer to join their epitaxy team. The candidate will focus on SiC epitaxy process development, designing innovative processes for next-generation power devices. Ideal applicants hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields and possess 2-3 years of semiconductor CVD process experience. Strong knowledge of semiconductor processes and excellent communication skills are essential. Join us in advancing SiC power electronics technology.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in semiconductor CVD process, preferably in epitaxy.
• Strong knowledge of lithography, etching, and characterization techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis and DOE tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative SiC epitaxial processes.
• Perform metrology and characterization of SiC epilayers.
• Conduct optical and photoluminescence inspections of extended defects.
• Design experiments to minimize defect densities in SiC.
• Prepare technical presentations and papers for meetings and conferences.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry

Tools

Excel

JMP

Origin

Job description

Process / Senior Process Engineer – SiC Epitaxy, (APM), IME

We're seeking a talented and passionate Process Engineer/Senior Process Engineer to join our epitaxy team, Advanced Process Modules (APM). The successful candidate will be responsible for SiC epitaxy process development for next-generation power devices. This position is within the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC) – Power Electronics.

Job Description

We're seeking a talented and passionate Process Engineer/Senior Process Engineer to join our epitaxy team, Advanced Process Modules (APM). The successful candidate will be responsible for SiC epitaxy process development for next-generation power devices. This position is within the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC) – Power Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative SiC epitaxial processes on an industrial hot‑wall CVD system, focusing on achieving exceptional dopant and thickness uniformity, as well as minimal extended defect density on 6‑ and 8‑inch SiC substrates.
• Perform metrology and characterization of SiC epilayers (e.g., dopant and thickness uniformity, surface roughness, crystal quality, stress, carrier lifetime, etc.).
• Conduct optical and photoluminescence inspections of extended defects in SiC epilayers, including critical defects such as micropipes, carrots, triangles, downfalls, stacking faults, and basal plane dislocations.
• Design experiments to minimize point and extended defect densities in SiC, with emphasis on enhancing SiC power device performance.
• Develop advanced epitaxy processes for cutting‑edge devices, such as SiC selective epitaxy and SiC trench‑filling epitaxy.
• Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, conferences, and journals, and draft technical disclosures/IP.
• Collaborate with IME's NSTIC – Power team to address key technical challenges in the SiC power electronics industry.
• Contribute ideation for new funding proposals.
• Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or a related field.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in semiconductor CVD process, preferably epitaxy process development or manufacturing (Si, SiC, GaN, or other semiconductor materials).
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processes (e.g., lithography, etching) and characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and self‑motivation skills.
• Avid technical reader, critical thinker, and strong team player.
• Proficiency in data analysis and DOE tools (e.g., Excel, JMP, Origin) is an advantage.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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