Semiconductor Process Technician – R&D Lab

asm; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laboratory safety training

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to support semiconductor process development in our R&D laboratory in Singapore. You will operate process equipment, handle wafers, collect data, and help keep experiments safe, efficient, and well-documented.

You will work closely with Process Engineers to execute repeatable experiments, maintain lab readiness, and contribute to rapid learning for next-generation semiconductor processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Diploma in Engineering, Applied Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing facility, R&D laboratory, process development environment, or similar technical settings.
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom environments.
• Familiarity with wafer handling, semiconductor process equipment, and laboratory operations.
• Experience operating metrology or inspection tools.
• Ability to follow experimental procedures with high accuracy and consistency.
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation practices.
• Willingness to support shift work when required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine wafer processing activities according to defined experimental plans and operating procedures.
• Operate semiconductor process equipment under the guidance of Process Engineers.
• Prepare, load, unload, and track wafers and test samples throughout experiment flows.
• Support process development activities by running repeatable experiments and ensuring process adherence.
• Perform routine wafer inspections and measurements using laboratory metrology tools.
• Collect, organize, and record process and metrology data accurately and promptly.
• Verify experimental data quality and highlight abnormalities to Process Engineers.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and documentation.
• Coordinate wafer and sample movement between laboratories, engineering teams, and external partners when required.
• Manage incoming and outgoing samples, consumables, and lab materials.
• Support inventory tracking of wafers, chemicals, lab supplies, and consumables.
• Ensure workstations, tools, and laboratory areas remain organized and operational.
• Assist with lab scheduling, sample tracking, and general laboratory logistics.
• Perform routine equipment preparation, qualification checks, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Escalate equipment issues and process abnormalities to Process Engineers.
• Support equipment setup, calibration, and recovery activities following established procedures.
• Assist engineers during tool qualifications and process characterization activities.
• Support Process Engineers in investigating process deviations and equipment issues.
• Perform basic troubleshooting activities using established procedures and engineering guidance.
• Assist with data collection and root-cause investigations.
• Contribute observations and recommendations for improving laboratory efficiency and process consistency.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Wafer handling

Metrology tools

Documentation

Teamwork

Shift work

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Applied Science

Tools

Semiconductor process equipment

Metrology equipment

Job description

ASM is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to support semiconductor process development in our R&D laboratory in Singapore. You will operate process equipment, handle wafers, collect data, and help keep experiments safe, efficient, and well-documented.

You will work closely with Process Engineers to execute repeatable experiments, maintain lab readiness, and contribute to rapid learning for next-generation semiconductor processes.