Senior / Principal Process Engineer (Diffusion/Etch/Litho/PVD/TF/WET/Metro)

VISIONPOWER SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturing company in Singapore seeks an experienced process engineer to enhance manufacturing performance and quality. The role involves providing technical support, leading experiments, and mentoring junior engineers while promoting a culture of innovation and operational excellence. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have at least 4 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in module process engineering.
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication advantageous.
• Willingness to travel for training.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Job description

About VSMC

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC) is a new joint-venture 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility to be built in Singapore. We are looking for committed, resilient and passionate talents to launch a promising future that power the next generation devices and systems. If you share the same passion to pursue excellence, join us to make an impact and be part of something special!

Role Summary

You will be responsible to deliver robust and efficient semiconductor manufacturing process with data driven analytics and systemic problem-solving skills in the specific module (Diffusion, Etching, Photolithography, PVD, TF (CVD/CMP), WET or Metrology).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to ensure stable and efficient daily manufacturing operations; proactively drive resolution of complex issues impacting yield, quality, or throughput.
• Actively engaged in cross-functional collaborations with internal teams, equipment/material suppliers, and external partners to identify and address technology gaps; champion development, evaluation, and qualification of advanced corrective and preventive solutions.
• Strategically scale up and sustain high-volume manufacturing processes with a focus on operational excellence, speed, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process stability, yield, reliability, productivity, and safety; mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of data-driven innovation.
• Design, lead, and interpret complex experiments; extract key insights from large datasets using advanced analytical and statistical tools to optimize manufacturing performance and process control.
• Implement and refine statistical process control (SPC) systems and process monitoring strategies to ensure robust, high-yield production processes.
• Provide technical guidance during technology transfers, process integrations, and new product introductions to ensure seamless transitions and high-quality outcomes.

Education Qualification & Essential Experiences

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in specific module process engineering, possessing in-depth technical knowledge.
• Experience working in a 12” (300mm) semiconductor fabrication facilities would be advantageous.
• Opportunity to travel to overseas for training (subject to business needs and expectation).

Key Skills and Attributes

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across functions and geographical teams with diverse background.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve positive results and outcome.
• Goal driven and an excellent team player that can work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Has a growth mindset, prioritizing adaptability, resilience, innovation, and ongoing learning to support business needs.

VSMC promotes diversity and inclusivity in our workforce; and hiring will be conducted in phases.