Senior Plasma Process Engineer for Semiconductors

HR FACTORS PERSONNEL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Factors Personnel PTE. LTD.

is seeking a hands-on process engineer to support and improve semiconductor plasma processing equipment and develop new products, focusing on concept and feasibility activities including process proposal, validation, recipe formulation, and performance testing. You will develop and optimize plasma etch and CVD processes, generate detailed specifications, collaborate with hardware suppliers, design DOE experiments, and apply end-point control via process metrology

Qualifications

• Hold a Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a closely related field with at least 5 years of relevant industry or academic experience.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to clearly present complex technical ideas.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Fishbone Diagram, and 5 Whys.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma etch and CVD processes to meet targets for critical film properties, etch rate, uniformity, selectivity, and profile performance.
• Generate detailed process specifications and define operational windows for next-generation semiconductor reactors.
• Collaborate with hardware and subsystem suppliers to evaluate and optimize process-critical components such as showerheads, gas delivery, and pressure control.
• Develop new plasma process regimes and chemistry strategies to enhance reactor capabilities for advanced technology nodes.
• Design and execute process experiments (DOE) to identify and mitigate defectivity, wafer damage, and plasma instability.
• Select materials and precursors to evaluate new gas chemistry combinations and ensure material compatibility for advanced film applications.
• Apply process metrology and diagnostic techniques (e.g., OES, mass spectrometry) to characterize plasma properties and integrate end-point control.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and implement process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

5 Whys

Fishbone Diagram

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering/Material Science

Tools

SEM

Film thickness measurement

Stress measurement

OES (Optical Emission Spectroscopy)

Plasma diagnostic tools

Job description

HR Factors Personnel PTE. LTD.

is seeking a hands-on process engineer to support and improve semiconductor plasma processing equipment and develop new products, focusing on concept and feasibility activities including process proposal, validation, recipe formulation, and performance testing. You will develop and optimize plasma etch and CVD processes, generate detailed specifications, collaborate with hardware suppliers, design DOE experiments, and apply end-point control via process metrology