Ramp & NPI Process Engineer - Global Tech Transfer

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a hands-on Dry Etch/Wet Etch Process Engineer to support setup and ramp of a next‑generation semiconductor manufacturing line in Woodlands, Singapore. You will drive technology transfer from pathfinding to pilot production, ensuring a smooth fab ramp and successful transfer to pilot production lines across time zones.

The role requires strong process knowledge, collaboration with R&D and production teams, and travel to regional and USA sites (about 30%).

Qualifications

• Experience with Dry Etch and Wet Etch processes.
• Ability to collaborate across time zones and remote teams.
• Willingness to travel ~30% between SEA and the USA.
• Senior/Principal level considered for more experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Review R&D processes and transfer knowledge to pilot production.
• Create comprehensive transfer checklists for processes and materials.
• Coordinate with R&D, production, process integration, and hardware teams to meet transfer timelines.
• Track schedules, deliverables, and risks for technology transfer and milestones.
• Coordinate training with R&D transfer engineers.
• Support tools and process qualifications at HVM site.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

Etch processes

Cross-time zone collaboration

Project coordination

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a hands-on Dry Etch/Wet Etch Process Engineer to support setup and ramp of a next‑generation semiconductor manufacturing line in Woodlands, Singapore. You will drive technology transfer from pathfinding to pilot production, ensuring a smooth fab ramp and successful transfer to pilot production lines across time zones.

The role requires strong process knowledge, collaboration with R&D and production teams, and travel to regional and USA sites (about 30%).