Research Engineer (Chemical Clean and Wet Etch)

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking a process engineer specializing in semiconductor technologies. The role involves conducting research, developing new processes, and collaborating with senior staff. Candidates should have a relevant Master's or Bachelor's degree with experience in semiconductor engineering, particularly in wet etch and cleaning processes. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor colleagues are essential. This position offers a dynamic environment for driving innovation and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor process engineering desired, specifically with silicon, SiC, and GaN.
• Hands-on experience with experimental design and statistical analysis needed.
• Prior experience in wet etch/wet clean processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process engineering research and development.
• Engage in project conception and planning for new materials.
• Evaluate test data to inform process specifications.
• Lead experiments for process characterization and improvements.
• Collaborate with senior staff on technology roadmaps.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues and lead small projects.
• Act as an expert in wet etch processes for stakeholders.

Skills

Process engineering research

Problem-solving methods

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of the IME’s variety of programs requirements such as semicondcutor wet cleaning and wet etch process.
• May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new materials, concepts and approaches in the processing or development of new processes.
• Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Championing engineering experiments for process characterization to drive for quality and yield improvement
• Setup and collect the experimental data and generate reports for both internal and customer distribution.
• Design and complete DOE (Design of Experiments) evaluations to characterize process window for new requirements
• Work closely with senior staff and process integrators to understand technology roadmaps, process capability requirements and business issues/ challenges.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with manageable risks.
• Act as subject matter wet etch expert for both internal and external stockholders.
• Accelerate parallel process development capability to meet aggressive project timelines and supporting faster innovation cycles.
• Build a sustainable talent pipeline across both research and engineering levels.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical engineering, Material science, Bio-Electronics, Metallurgical engineering and Electronics.
• Experience in semiconductor process engineering under silicon substrate, SiC and GaN will be added benefit.
• Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience in semiconductor process engineering will be added benefit.
• Prior experience in wet etch/ wet clean processes is preferred.
• A safety mindset is the most prerequisite for this position.
• Hands-on experience in designing and executing experiments (DOE), statistical and cause analysis, and problem-solving methods.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.