Research Engineer II (Semiconductor Fabrication (Heterogeneous Integrated Photonics)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled researcher to fabricate integrated photonic devices end-to-end in a shared cleanroom, operating lithography, deposition, and bonding processes under direction. You will work across semiconductor-laser, RF-photonics and heterogeneous-integration projects.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in engineering or physics with at least two years of hands-on cleanroom fabrication, experience in lithography and thin-film deposition, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on cleanroom and micro-/nano-fabrication experience with semiconductor, photonic or optoelectronic devices.
• Experience with lithography and dry etching (e-beam/DUV/i-line, ICP-RIE/RIE) including CD control, and with thin-film deposition and metallization (PECVD/LPCVD, sputtering, ALD, e-beam evaporation, lift-off, annealing).
• Experience with optical/electrical device characterization and metrology (SEM, AFM, ellipsometry/ reflectometry, profilometry) and yield/failure analysis.
• Proficient in MATLAB and/or Python with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate integrated photonic devices end-to-end in a shared cleanroom across projects.
• Run core process modules: lithography and deposition, with CD control.
• Perform heterogeneous integration and bonding including wafer-die bonding and device characterization.

Skills

Cleanroom fabrication

Lithography

Thin-film deposition

Metrology

MATLAB

Python

Education

Master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Optical/Photonic Engineering

Tools

e-beam lithography

DUV lithography

ICP-RIE

RIE

PECVD

LPCVD

Sputtering

ALD

Job description

National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics (NCAIP) is a Mid-Sized Centre funded by the National Research Foundation. The key objective is to support efforts to develop new photonics technologies that can be translated to the semiconductor industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabricate integrated photonic devices end-to-end in a shared cleanroom across the group's semiconductor-laser, RF-photonics and heterogeneous-integration projects, including wet cleaning, wafer cleaving/dicing and facet preparation.
• Run core process modules: e-beam/DUV/i-line lithography and ICP-RIE/RIE etch; PECVD/LPCVD, sputtering, ALD and e-beam deposition, lift-off, metallization and annealing - with CD control under the Center Director's direction.
• Perform heterogeneous integration and bonding (plasma-activated/adhesive/eutectic wafer-die bonding, substrate thinning/CMP, advanced packaging).

Requirements:

• Master's degree (MSc/MEng) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Materials Science, Applied Physics, Optical/Photonic Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant hands-on cleanroom and micro-/nano-fabrication experience with semiconductor, photonic or optoelectronic devices (project experience may also be considered).
• Practical experience with lithography and dry etching (e-beam/DUV/i-line, ICP-RIE/RIE) including CD control, and with thin-film deposition and metallization (PECVD/LPCVD, sputtering, ALD, e-beam evaporation, lift-off, annealing).
• Experience with optical/electrical device characterization and metrology (SEM, AFM, ellipsometry/ reflectometry, profilometry) and yield/ failure analysis.
• Proficient in MATLAB and/or Python with strong collaboration and communication skills, with a commitment to adhering to cleanroom safety regulations and standard operating procedures.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes - the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering - and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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