Senior Process Engineer – CMP & Yield Optimizer

STMicro; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to ensure robust, high-quality manufacturing performance. The role provides technical leadership across production processes and supports strategic initiatives to improve yield, productivity, cost, and equipment reliability.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, IE, and R&D teams, mentor junior engineers, and present findings to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM field
• Experience: Cu CMP experience (AMAT Mirra is highly preferred)

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 key process KPIs such as Yield, Scrap, Throughput, Cycle time, Downtime, 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 processes

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Shop-floor leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / related STEM

Cu CMP experience (AMAT Mirra preferred)

Tools

CMP equipment

Endpoint detection systems

Job description

STMicroelectronics is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to ensure robust, high-quality manufacturing performance. The role provides technical leadership across production processes and supports strategic initiatives to improve yield, productivity, cost, and equipment reliability.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, IE, and R&D teams, mentor junior engineers, and present findings to