Senior Plasma Etch Process Engineer – R&D

adecco personnel pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd is seeking a senior candidate to join their R&D team focused on plasma processing technologies for semiconductor equipment. You will lead development, optimize etch and deposition processes, and work across chemistry concepts, validation, and performance testing.

The role requires a Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and 5+ years in related field, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or closely related field.
• Strong command of data analysis and communication skills.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving (Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, 5 Whys).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of plasma processes for etch and deposition applications.
• Define process envelopes, qualification standards, and operating conditions for advanced equipment.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and internal teams to improve hardware performance and reliability.
• Explore new chemistries and process architectures to meet roadmap goals.
• Conduct data-driven experiments and root cause analyses for process variability and defects.
• Assess materials and precursors for integration into manufacturing processes.
• Support cost reduction and productivity through continuous process optimization.
• Engage cross-functionally with engineering, software, and product teams.

Skills

Plasma processing

Semiconductor equipment

Data-driven experimentation

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

SEM

Film thickness / stress measurement

Plasma diagnostic tools

OES

Job description

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd is seeking a senior candidate to join their R&D team focused on plasma processing technologies for semiconductor equipment. You will lead development, optimize etch and deposition processes, and work across chemistry concepts, validation, and performance testing.

The role requires a Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and 5+ years in related field, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.