Senior Laboratory Officer/Engineer, APM, IME

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking an Assistance Engineer to provide hands-on support for semiconductor R&D projects, focusing on process integration, metrology data collection, preliminary analysis, and technical reporting. You will ensure accurate measurement, traceable data, and timely documentation to meet project milestones, collaborating with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.

Ideal for diploma holders seeking exposure to pilot-line activities, multi-partner programs, and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering in related disciplines.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing concepts.
• Hands-on experience or knowledge in metrology and characterization is a plus.
• Able to work in cleanroom or R&D laboratory environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; basic data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist advanced packaging process integration activities in day-to-day lots processing and execution.
• Coordinate process development experiments, process runs and change implementations with cross-functional teams.
• Perform wafer inspection and measurements between process modules and flag issues or risks.
• Document process flows, experiment conditions, and observations.
• Operate basic metrology tools according to SOPs and collect, organize, validate metrology data.
• Conduct basic sanity checks on metrology results and escalate anomalies or equipment issues promptly.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
• Follow safety, cleanroom, and quality procedures at all times.
• Support process integration and metrology through staggered shift work.

Skills

Data analysis

SOP adherence

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

The Assistance Engineer will provide hands‑on support to semiconductor R&D based projects, focusing on process integration activities, metrology data collection, preliminary analysis, and technical reporting. The role supports collaborative research efforts involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring accurate measurement, traceable data, and timely documentation to meet project milestones and review requirements.

This position is ideal for diploma holders seeking exposure to semiconductor research, pilot‑line activities, and multi‑partner consortium programs.

Job Resposibilities

• Assist advanced packaging process integration activities in day‑to‑day lots processing and execution.
• Closely work with advanced process module team and FAB operations team to coordinate process development experiments, process runs and change implementations.
• Perform wafer inspection and measurements between process modules and flag potential process issues or risks.
• Documentation of process flows, experiment conditions, and observations.
• Operate basic metrology tools (e.g., thickness measurement, CD measurement, inspection tools) according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collect, organize, and validate metrology and process data accurately and consistently.
• Conduct basic sanity checks on metrology results and escalates anomalies or equipment issues promptly.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams.
• Follow safety, cleanroom, and quality procedures at all times.
• The candidate should be able to support process integration and metrology through staggered shift work.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Engineering (e.g., Semiconductor Technology, Electronics, Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or related disciplines).
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing or process integration concepts.
• Hands‑on experience or knowledge in semiconductor metrology and characterization techniques is an advantage.
• Able to work in cleanroom or R&D laboratory environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; basic data analysis skills preferred (e.g., JMP, Minitab)
• Ability to follow SOPs and technical instructions accurately.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced technical setting.
• Prior internship or hands‑on experience in manufacturing, laboratory, or cleanroom environments.
• Basic knowledge of statistical concepts or data visualization tools is a plus.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.