Senior / Lead Ramp Process Engineer (PVD)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore seeks a motivated Process Engineer to support the setup and ramp of our next-generation semiconductor manufacturing line.

You will collaborate across R&D and production to drive technology transfer from pathfinding to pilot production, and manage schedules, deliverables and risks to ensure a smooth fab ramp-up for HVM operations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and industry standards including deposition, etch, lithography and metrology.
• Comfortable working across time zones, collaborating with remote teams, and supporting factory-side execution.
• Discipline tracking and driving deliverables to completion.

Responsibilities

• Review and train on existing R&D processes and transfer knowledge to pilot production line.
• Create a comprehensive checklist to ensure successful transfer of processes and materials.
• Coordinate training with R&D transfer engineers and support tools and process qualifications at HVM site.
• Track schedules, deliverables, and risks for technology transfer and production milestones.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

Deposition

Etch

Lithography

Metrology

Cross-time-zone work

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Materials/Mechanical)

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location: Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

About Us

Applied Materials is an innovation‑driven company. We are the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our ability to identify emerging technologies that can complement and leverage Applied’s materials engineering expertise is critical to the company’s continued growth.

About this role

Looking for a motivated and hands‑on Process engineer to support the setup and ramp of our next‑generation semiconductor manufacturing line.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across engineering and operations to drive smooth technology transfer from pathfinding and ramp to pilot production. Experience and discipline in process transfer to pilot production line will be critical to a successful and efficient fab ramp‑up.

Responsibilities

• Review and train on existing R&D processes and transfer knowledge to pilot production line
• Create a comprehensive checklist to ensure successful transfer of processes and materials
• Collaborate with R&D and production process, integration, operations and hardware teams to ensure completing the checklist on time to meet timeline needed to start HVM operations
• Track and manage schedules, deliverables, and risks for technology transfer and production milestones.
• Coordinate training with R&D transfer engineers
• Support tools and process qualifications at HVM site

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and industry standards including deposition, etch, lithography and metrology
• Comfortable working across time zones, collaborating with remote teams, and supporting factory‑side execution
• Discipline tracking and driving deliverables to completion
• Flexibility to travel back and forth between South East Asia and the USA (up to 50% of the time)

Additional Information

Work Location: North

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.