Senior Process Engineer — CMP & Yield Optimization

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process development, optimization, and problem solving on wafer fabrication lines in Singapore. You will drive yield, productivity, and cost improvements while mentoring shop‑floor teams and coordinating with Production, Quality, and R&D groups.

The role requires a strong foundation in CMP processes, semiconductor manufacturing, and data‑driven decision making, with experience in Cu CMP and AMAT Mirra preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Cu CMP experience (AMAT Mirra preferred).
• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead process monitoring, analysis, and optimization to improve performance, yield, and stability
• 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
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, and R&D teams
• Define and track KPIs such as yield, scrap, throughput, cycle time, downtime, and process capability
• Review and update process documentation, specifications, and work instructions
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to shop‑floor teams
• Present technical findings, action plans, and project progress to management

Skills

Semiconductor process engineering

CMP fundamentals

Data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in STEM

Tools

CMP tool hardware architecture

Endpoint detection systems

Job description

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process development, optimization, and problem solving on wafer fabrication lines in Singapore. You will drive yield, productivity, and cost improvements while mentoring shop‑floor teams and coordinating with Production, Quality, and R&D groups.

The role requires a strong foundation in CMP processes, semiconductor manufacturing, and data‑driven decision making, with experience in Cu CMP and AMAT Mirra preferred.