Research Engineer, FAB, IME

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

Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities' FAB Operations team in Singapore seeks a skilled technician to operate multiple semiconductor tool types in a cleanroom environment, contributing to advanced process technologies and research impact.

You will follow strict process specifications, participate in ongoing trainings, and provide backup support to keep project lots moving. Strong teamwork, communication, and a proactive approach are essential in a fast-paced R&D setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor fabrication and cleanroom operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to guide operators.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple semiconductor tool types in a cleanroom per specifications.
• Follow procedure documents, change notifications, and work instructions.
• Participate in on-the-job and mandatory trainings.
• Provide operation coverage and backup tool support when needed.
• Monitor tool output and assist Engineers-in-Charge with issue recovery.
• Identify improvements to wafer processing cycles, safety, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microelectronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Details :

Join our dynamic FAB Operations team at A*STAR, where you will work on advanced semiconductor process technologies and contribute to impactful research and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Handle and operate multiple tool types of semiconductor tool types in a cleanroom environment.
• Working Location: One North or Ang Mo Kio
• Use computer-based programs and applications to perform daily work and duties
• Operate tools according to required process specifications and work out on setup multiple protocol for tool that handle. (e.g., procedures, change notifications, work instruction, etc.)
• Actively participate in assigned on-the-job training and complete required trainings as requested.
• Provide operation coverage and backup tool operations support when necessary.
• Monitor tools output performance and communicate promptly with Engineers-in-Charge to support equipment error recovery to support project lots movement.
• Demonstrate teamwork in executing process sequences and performing data collection when required.
• Strictly follow safety protocols and cleanroom rules.
• Maintain a 6S work environment and report hazards, suspicious, or abnormal activities promptly.
• Identify and suggest improvements in wafer processing cycle time, equipment utilization, safety, compliance, consumable requirement and cost savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microelectronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• > 6 years of experience in semiconductor fabrication processes (e.g., Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, Diffusion, CMP, Metrology, bonder) preferred
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor operations in a cleanroom environment will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Team player with good communication skills, the ability to work independently and need to guide a group of operators.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced R&D environment with diverse challenges.