Senior Process Engineer, Backfinish

stmicroelectronics pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead metallization/backfinish processes, drive improvements, and ensure robust operations. The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration with equipment, production, and quality teams.

The candidate should have 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing with metallization/backfinish exposure and strong skills in process troubleshooting and statistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing with metallization or backfinish exposure.
• Strong troubleshooting and statistical analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize metallization or backfinish process performance.
• Troubleshoot process issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Improve yield, cycle time, and cost through data-driven actions.
• Support process qualifications, changes, and technology transfers.
• Prepare technical reports and stakeholder updates.
• Work with equipment, production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Your role:

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer with strong expertise in metallization or backfinish operations to support and improve key semiconductor manufacturing processes. The role focuses on process stability, yield improvement, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust operational performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and optimize metallization or backfinish process performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Troubleshoot process issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Improve yield, quality, cycle time, and cost through data-driven actions.
• Support process qualifications, changes, and technology transfers.
• Work with equipment, production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Analyze process data, trends, and capability to identify opportunities.
• Support ramp-up, validation, and implementation of new products or changes.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Your skills and experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Materials Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, with strong exposure to metallization, backfinish, or related process areas.
• Strong process troubleshooting, statistical analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and process control.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment.

Core competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to guide technical discussions, influence decisions, and drive actions across teams.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present clearly to all levels.
• Technical expertise in process engineering
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ownership and accountability
• Collaboration across functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities