Senior ALD Process Engineer, Advanced Packaging R&D

ASM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a highly skilled researcher to lead the development and optimization of ALD processes for next-generation semiconductor applications. You will translate complex process challenges into manufacturable solutions and collaborate across cross-functional teams and with customers to demonstrate and transfer technologies into high-volume manufacturing.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years in deposition techniques, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive projects from concept

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science, preferably with ALD
• 5+ years industry experience with deposition techniques (thermal ALD or PEALD) and characterization methods (e.g., AFM, XRD, TEM, SIMS, electrical characterization and ellipsometry)
• Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor physics, processing equipment technology, and/or advanced chemistries
• A curious mindset, able to synthesize the complex and drive pragmatic solutions forward
• The ability to plan, execute and communicate projects from beginning to end and across stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Work with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize processes focused on developing ALD processes
• Conduct experiments, measurements and drive conclusions out of complex experimental data sets
• Develop innovative solutions and demonstrate these in the context of HVM semiconductor manufacturing
• Staying up-to-date of state-of-the-art ALD processing applications in the semiconductor industry to be effective
• Work hands-on with state-of-the-art semiconductor process equipment and optimize processes alongside the hardware for maximum efficiency
• Communicate effectively with other ASM and customers R&D teams to understand and define requirements in order to successfully execute projects and demonstrations
• Ensure successful product transfers to customers by performing demonstrations, knowledge transfer, and traveling when needed to support other ASM sites

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Curious mindset

Education

PhD in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science

Tools

AFM

XRD

TEM

SIMS

Ellipsometry

Job description

ASM is seeking a highly skilled researcher to lead the development and optimization of ALD processes for next-generation semiconductor applications. You will translate complex process challenges into manufacturable solutions and collaborate across cross-functional teams and with customers to demonstrate and transfer technologies into high-volume manufacturing.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years in deposition techniques, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive projects from concept