Senior CMP Scientist - Tech Leader in Silicon Photonics

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking a senior engineer to join the Far-Backend of Line (Far-BEOL) team in IME, driving CMP process development initiatives across silicon photonics, flat optics, advanced packaging, MEMS, and wide bandgap semiconductors.

The role requires at least a PhD or Master with 7+ years in CMP technologies, hands-on experience with 200 mm/300 mm CMP platforms, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams and deliver innovative results.

Qualifications

• PhD/Master with strong CMP background and leadership in development.
• Experience leading process development projects in a technical environment.
• Hands-on with 200 mm/300 mm CMP platforms and inline process control.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and enhancement of CMP unit processes for silicon photonics, flat optics, advanced packaging, MEMS, and wide bandgap semiconductors.
• Own innovation strategy for CMP methodologies, materials, and approaches; generate IP and drive technology differentiation.
• Provide technical leadership in collaboration with process integration teams for development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide cross-functional teams on CMP best practices.
• File patents and know-hows for new development activities; publish findings in journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance CMP projects.

Skills

CMP process development

DOE experiments

Data analysis

Project leadership

Technical mentoring

IP generation

Process optimization

Education

PhD or Master in Electronics/Microelectronics/Materials/Physics/Chemistry

Tools

CMP equipment platforms (AMAT, Ebara)

Job description

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking a senior engineer to join the Far-Backend of Line (Far-BEOL) team in IME, driving CMP process development initiatives across silicon photonics, flat optics, advanced packaging, MEMS, and wide bandgap semiconductors.

The role requires at least a PhD or Master with 7+ years in CMP technologies, hands-on experience with 200 mm/300 mm CMP platforms, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams and deliver innovative results.