PVD Process Engineer – Translational FAB Operations

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a PVD Engineer to support translational semiconductor research. This role focuses on operational control of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes, ensuring robustness and scalability for industrial partners.

The ideal candidate will have a background in materials science or engineering and experience in PVD operations, with a strong grasp of thin-film deposition fundamentals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of research and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in PVD processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of plasma physics and sputtering mechanisms.
• Experience in operations-focused engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operational engineering control of PVD processes.
• Establish and maintain process control frameworks.
• Support industry co-developed experiments and provide engineering guidance.

Skills

PVD / Sputtering / Evaporation Processes

Thin-Film Deposition Fundamentals

Data Analysis Tools (JMP, Python, Excel)

Process Control (SPC, DOE)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a PVD Engineer to support translational semiconductor research. This role focuses on operational control of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes, ensuring robustness and scalability for industrial partners.

The ideal candidate will have a background in materials science or engineering and experience in PVD operations, with a strong grasp of thin-film deposition fundamentals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of research and manufacturing.