Senior Director, CMP Module Engineering

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore is seeking a Principal Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing to lead the CMP Module Engineering organization for high-volume 300mm wafer production. The role focuses on process excellence, yield improvement, technology transfer, and building a high-performing team across Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Yield, Quality, and R&D.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, with strong CMP process development, RCA, and DOE/SPC

Qualifications

• 15+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, incl. 300mm wafer fabs.
• Proven CMP process development, yield improvement and integration.
• Strong SPC/DOE/FDC/APC and RCA methodologies knowledge.
• Leadership of engineering managers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMP Module Engineering for high-volume 300mm wafer manufacturing.
• Drive process optimization, yield, defect reduction, and productivity improvements across CMP operations.
• Develop and execute module strategies to meet manufacturing, quality, cost, and cycle time targets.
• Lead new technology development, qualification, and transfer into volume production.
• Partner with Process Integration to optimize device performance and manufacturing robustness.
• Establish process control methodologies using SPC, DOE, FDC, APC, and statistical analysis.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process excursions and yield issues.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineering to improve tool reliability, uptime, and OEE.
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, and capital equipment planning.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering organization.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to support manufacturing excellence and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SPC

DOE

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication

CMP process development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Ambition Singapore is seeking a Principal Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing to lead the CMP Module Engineering organization for high-volume 300mm wafer production. The role focuses on process excellence, yield improvement, technology transfer, and building a high-performing team across Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Yield, Quality, and R&D.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, with strong CMP process development, RCA, and DOE/SPC