Senior Process Engineer, Defectivity & Yield

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer, Defectivity, to drive defect reduction across front-end wafer processing.

You will lead investigations, analyze defect sources, and apply DOE and statistical methods to improve equipment performance and product quality. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in semiconductor process engineering, expertise in contamination control, and strong data analytics.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical field related to semiconductor engineering.
• Experience in process engineering and defectivity in semiconductor fab environments.
• Strong knowledge of contamination control and defect prevention.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable root causes.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into defectivity affecting front-end wafer processing.
• Analyze defect signatures and process data to identify root causes.
• Apply DOE and statistical methods to drive improvements and reduce defects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance equipment reliability.

Skills

DOE and statistics

Defect inspection

Failure analysis

Root-cause investigation

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science/Physics/Chemical/Mechanical/Semiconductor Eng

Tools

Defect inspection tools

Metrology

Characterization

Failure analysis techniques

Job description

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer, Defectivity, to drive defect reduction across front-end wafer processing.

You will lead investigations, analyze defect sources, and apply DOE and statistical methods to improve equipment performance and product quality. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in semiconductor process engineering, expertise in contamination control, and strong data analytics.