Senior Laboratory Officer (CVD) (APM), IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a candidate to support semiconductor process development, notably in thin film deposition techniques. The role requires collaboration with teams to establish fabrication procedures and address hardware issues.

Ideal candidates should possess a diploma or higher in relevant engineering fields, have experience in semiconductor processes, and strong communication skills. A hands-on approach to problem-solving using statistical methods is highly sought after.

Qualifications

• Diploma or above in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related fields.
• 3 years of semiconductor or MEMS related working experience is advantageous.
• Experience in thin film deposition, etching, and wafer bonding is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of thin film deposition and film property measurement.
• Collaborate with the process integration team for manufacturable fabrication procedures.
• Perform routine metrology measurements to ensure stable process performance.

Skills

Thin film deposition

Process troubleshooting

Statistical root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or above in relevant engineering or science fields

Tools

DRSEM

CDSEM

HRTEM

Ellipsometry

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the development of thin film deposition (ALD, PVD and PECVD) and film property measurement and inspection to support the fabrication of innovative semiconductor devices.
• Collaborate with the process integration team to establish manufacturable fabrication procedures and perform basic process tuning.
• Work closely with the equipment engineering team to identify hardware issues and carry out basic troubleshooting of faulty equipment.
• Perform routine metrology measurements to monitor and ensure stable process performance.
• The candidate should be able to work staggered shifts to effectively support process development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or above in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related fields.
• 3 years of semiconductor or MEMS related working experience is advantageous.
• Experience in thin film deposition, etching, wet cleaning, wafer bonding or release process is desired.
• Hands-on experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies, statistical root cause analysis, and problem-solving methods is desired.
• Hands-on experience with basic process characterization techniques such as DRSEM, CDSEM, HRTEM and Ellipsometry is advantageous.
• Possess good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders.