Research Engineer/Senior Research Engineer (Si Photonics Process Integrator), IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking a candidate for the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Center. The role involves developing and fabricating silicon photonics applications, with responsibilities including process development and control monitoring while working in a cross-functional team. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, good understanding of semiconductor processes, and a strong problem-solving ability. A cleanroom environment experience is also required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or equivalent.
• Good understanding of lithography, etching, furnace, etc.
• Experience in semiconductor industry is preferred, particularly in silicon photonics.

Responsibilities

• Process development for Silicon Photonics application.
• Process control monitoring, metrology, data analysis, and documentation.
• Design of experiments (DOE) in integration flow and module development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Chemistry or Material Science

Tools

Lithography

Etching

Furnace

Job description

Job Description

As part of National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Center (NSTIC), the candidate will work with the Silicon Photonic team in developing and fabricating silicon photonics applications. The candidate’s main responsibility will be an integrator who works with cross‑functional teams from design, integration to advanced process module teams, developing feasible manufacturable process and integration flow.

Responsibilities

• Process development for Silicon Photonics application.
• Process control monitoring, metrology, data analysis, and documentation.
• Design of experiments (DOE) in integration flow and module development.
• Liaise between design, fabrication, and testing teams to ensure smooth process integration and device fabrication.
• Present and discuss experimental data to the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or equivalent.
• Good understanding of lithography, etching, furnace, etc.
• Experience in semiconductor industry is preferred, particularly in silicon photonics.
• Good critical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Able to work with cross‑functional team, with good communication/presentation skill.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment.
• Comfortable to work in a cleanroom environment.