Senior Etch Process Engineer – Lead & Innovate

GlobalFoundries inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer in Singapore to lead etch process development and optimization across advanced semiconductor nodes. The role requires deep etch expertise, hands-on process development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

The position emphasizes leadership, protocol development, and contribution to IP while delivering safe, high-quality manufacturing outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant wafer fabrication experience with a strong focus on etch.
• Experience developing, optimizing and sustaining etch processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify etch process formulations, methods and tool controls to meet quality standards.
• Lead recipe creation, maintenance and optimization for etch tools.
• Drive improvement plans to enhance process performance and productivity.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with vendors for benchmarking.

Skills

Etch process knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Materials Science Engineering or related field

Tools

SPC

DOE

FMEA

Job description

GlobalFoundries inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer in Singapore to lead etch process development and optimization across advanced semiconductor nodes. The role requires deep etch expertise, hands-on process development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

The position emphasizes leadership, protocol development, and contribution to IP while delivering safe, high-quality manufacturing outcomes in a fast-paced environment.