Research Engineer/Senior Research Engineer - Electroplating, (APM), IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a professional to support the development and troubleshooting of electroplating processes in both R&D and manufacturing environments. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or higher degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields, and possess strong skills in experimental design and data analysis. The position requires excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant fields.
• Knowledge of electroplating processes is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in electroplating or related processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support developing and sustaining electroplating processes in R&D and small volume manufacturing.
• Support troubleshooting for electroplating defects.
• Design and perform DOEs to evaluate plating chemistries.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports for internal teams and customers.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Experimental design (DOE)

Data analysis

Problem-solving methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support developing and sustaining electroplating processes (Cu TSV/Damascene/ RDL/Pillar, UBM, micro-bump) in both R&D and small volume manufacturing environments.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis for electroplating defects (e.g., voids, roughness, non-uniformity, adhesion issues).
• Design and perform DOEs to define process windows, characterize new requirements, and evaluate plating chemistries, technologies.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret test data to establish process specifications.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports for both internal teams and customers.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers, process integrators, and cross‑functional teams to align with technology roadmaps and process capability requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Knowledge of electroplating process is a plus.
• Hands‑on experiences in electroplating or related processes are preferred.
• Solid knowledge of experimental design (DOE), data analysis, and problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., statistical analysis, root cause analysis).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic R&D setting.