Senior Process Engineer - CMP & Yield Optimization

ST; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in Singapore is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead CMP process development, optimization and troubleshooting across manufacturing lines. You will drive root-cause analysis, implement process improvements, and support new product introductions.

Collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, IE, and R&D teams, you will define KPIs, mentor junior engineers, and present progress to management while ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical/Automation/Electrical/Electronics/Materials/Chemical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience with CMP processes, Cu CMP preferred.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process monitoring, analysis, and optimization to improve yield and throughput.
• Investigate complex process deviations, defects, and equipment-related issues.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for recurring problems.
• Develop, validate, and implement process improvements, standards, and controls.
• Support new product introduction, process transfer, and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, IE, and R&D teams.
• Define and track KPIs: yield, scrap, throughput, cycle time, downtime, process capability.
• Review and update process documentation and work instructions.
• Lead or support CI projects using Lean/Six Sigma methods.
• Ensure safety and quality standards; mentor junior engineers; present findings to management.

Skills

CMP fundamentals

Data analysis

Process engineering

Wafer defects analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in STEM

Tools

CMP tools

Endpoint detection systems

Job description

STMicroelectronics in Singapore is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead CMP process development, optimization and troubleshooting across manufacturing lines. You will drive root-cause analysis, implement process improvements, and support new product introductions.

Collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, IE, and R&D teams, you will define KPIs, mentor junior engineers, and present progress to management while ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld.