Senior Laboratory Officer, FAB, IME

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR) in Singapore invites applications for a Semiconductor Technician to operate and oversee wafer processes in our state-of-the-art facilities at Science Park / One North. The role involves hands-on work with wafer handling, equipment setup, and process control within the cleanroom.

You will monitor equipment performance, coordinate tool time with internal teams and logistics partners, and contribute to improvements in cycle time and cost.

Qualifications

• Nitec/Higher Nitec in Engineering, Electronics or related fields.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment operation is a plus.
• Strong adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures.
• Able to transport wafers in cleanroom and coordinate logistics.
• Willing to work long shifts in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate semiconductor equipment to perform processes, measurements, and inspection of wafers.
• Include equipment setup, loading and unloading of wafers.
• Monitor equipment/process errors and perform recovery.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams to schedule tool time and data feedback.
• Transport wafer lots between equipment and worksites as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, utilization, and cost.
• Follow all EHS procedures and maintain cleanroom discipline.
• Work independently and in a team, with 9–10 hour shifts.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment operation

Process monitoring

Cleanroom procedures

Logistics coordination

Education

Nitec/Higher Nitec in Engineering, Electronics, or related fields

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Working Location: Science Park area or One North area
• Working hours: 4334, 9am-9pm or weekday 2nd day shift 2pm-11pm (subject to requests).
• Operate semiconductor equipment to perform processes, measurement, and inspection of wafers. (Include equipment setup, loading and unloading of wafers)
• Monitor basic equipment/process errors and perform recovery.
• Work with internal and external parties to align for tool time, execute process sequence and collect data to feedback to integration owner.
• Logistically transport wafer lots between equipment within cleanroom and between worksites (subject to requests).
• Identify and address potential areas for improvements such as cycle time, utilization, and cost.
• Perform chemical change/ top-up for equipment under supervision.
• Understand and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Nitec/Higher Nitec in Engineering, Electronics, or related fields.
• Strong adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures.
• Proficient in operating semiconductor equipment and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or wafer processing is a plus.
• Able to transport wafers in cleanroom and coordinate logistics.
• Independent, responsible, able to work in a team and comply to work inside cleanroom for minimum 9~10hrs.