Research Engineer (Dry Etch)

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

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore seeks a Process Engineer to develop and sustain dry etch processes in R&D and small volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include performing professional research for a variety of materials, championing engineering experiments, and collaborating with senior staff on technology roadmaps. Ideal candidates possess strong engineering educational backgrounds and hands-on experience in experiment design. A collaborative approach will empower you to lead small projects and serve as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in relevant science or engineering fields.
• Prior experience in dry etch/Wet etch processes is preferred.
• Exposure to plasma or semiconductor processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain Dry etch processes.
• Perform professional process engineering research.
• Champion engineering experiments for process characterization.

Skills

Hands-on experience in designing experiments

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving methods

Education

Bachelor or Master in Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Physics

Job description

Develop and sustain Dry etch processes in R&D and Small volume manufacturing environment.

• Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, from the concept to the final process development for a wide variety of materials. (Metals, Silicon, Dielectrics, SiC and other speciality materials)
• May conceive and plan projects involving the definition and selection of new materials, concepts and approaches in the processing or developing 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 quality and yield improvement.
• Set up and collect the experimental data and generate reports for 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 expert for both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics; or relevant field science and engineering fields.
• Exposure with plasma or semiconductor process are an added advantages.
• Prior experience in dry etch/Wet etch processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of plasma fundamentals is an added advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in designing and executing experiments (DOE), statistical and cause analysis, and problem‑solving methods.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.