Process Technician ( MPCVD Diamond Growth)

TECNISCO ADVANCED MATERIALS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced materials company in Singapore is seeking a Process Technician to develop and scale Microwave Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition (MPCVD) processes. In this role, you will optimize systems, design experiments, and collaborate across teams. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with experience in vacuum systems. Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of Mandarin or Japanese is advantageous. Competitive training and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Training in MPCVD diamond growth

Career development pathways

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Prior experience with vacuum systems or semiconductor processes is advantageous.
• Comfortable with precision instruments and detail-oriented.
• Team player, adaptable in both R&D and production.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize MPCVD systems for R&D and pilot production.
• Design experiments to refine diamond growth parameters.
• Analyze data and perform material characterization.
• Collaborate with teams to transition processes to production scale.
• Develop SOPs and support safety compliance.
• Engage in knowledge creation through patents or publications.

Skills

Vacuum systems

Thin film deposition

Plasma tools

High-temperature systems

Data analysis

Material characterization

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Mandarin

Proficiency in Japanese

Education

Diploma / Higher NITEC in Engineering, Materials, Electronics

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a versatile Process Technician to join our team in developing and scaling Microwave Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition (MPCVD) processes for diamond substrates, films, and heat spreaders. This role bridges R&D innovation and industrial process reliability, offering the opportunity to explore new growth methods while ensuring robust scale-up for advanced semiconductor and thermal management applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize MPCVD systems for both R&D and pilot production.
• Design and execute experiments to refine diamond growth parameters for crystalline quality, uniformity, and yield.
• Perform data analysis and material characterization (e.g., Raman, SEM, XRD, AFM).
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, implementing sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to transition processes from lab to production scale.
• Develop SOPs, support safety compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in knowledge creation through patents, technical documentation, or publications.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Higher NITEC in Engineering, Materials, Electronics, or related technical discipline.
• Prior experience with vacuum systems, thin film deposition, or semiconductor processes is advantageous.
• Comfortable working with plasma tools, high-temperature systems, or precision instruments.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to follow SOPs and safety protocols.
• Team player, adaptable, and eager to learn in both R&D and production environments.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written). Proficiency in Mandarin and Japanese is an advantage for cross-border collaboration

Benefits

• Training in MPCVD diamond growth and advanced materials processing.
• Career development pathways into engineering, technical specialist, or supervisory roles.
• Involvement across the value chain — from lab-scale R&D to production support.
• Dynamic and collaborative work culture at the forefront of deep-tech innovation.