Senior Process Engineer, PVD

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Senior PVD Process Engineer to develop, qualify, optimize, and sustain metal deposition processes on AMAT Endura platforms.

You will ensure process stability, film quality, and yield improvements while collaborating with manufacturing, equipment, and yield teams. The role requires a hands-on mindset and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field.
• 5 years of PVD process engineering experience.
• Experience with AMAT Endura tools; copper deposition a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize metal PVD deposition processes on AMAT Endura tools.
• Support qualification, ramp-up, and transfer to high-volume manufacturing.
• Monitor film thickness, sheet resistance, uniformity, adhesion, stress, and yield.
• Perform tool setup, chamber matching, and baseline process tuning.
• Troubleshoot process excursions, drift, defects, and yield loss.
• Analyze metrology and inline data to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with equipment, integration, yield, and production teams.
• Support preventive maintenance and process stability initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cost, cycle time, and variation.
• Document procedures, specifications, and control plans.

Skills

PVD process expertise

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AMAT Endura

Job description

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 122 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 49,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

YOUR ROLE

Senior PVD Process Engineer responsible for developing, qualifying, optimizing, and sustaining metal deposition processes on Applied Materials (AMAT) Endura platforms. The role supports semiconductor manufacturing by ensuring process stability, film quality, equipment matching, defect control, and production yield improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize metal PVD deposition processes on AMAT tools.
• Support process qualification, ramp-up, and transfer to high-volume manufacturing.
• Monitor and improve key process metrics, including Film thickness, Sheet resistance, Uniformity, Adhesion, Stress, Defectivity, Yield
• Perform tool setup, chamber matching, and baseline process tuning.
• Troubleshoot process excursions, tool drift, abnormal defects, and yield loss issues.
• Analyze metrology, SPC, and inline data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with equipment, integration, yield, and production teams.
• Support preventive maintenance, chamber health checks, and process stability initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cost, cycle time, and process variation.
• Document process procedures, specifications, and control plans.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or similar
• 5 years of PVD process engineer experiences
• Extensive knowledge of Metal deposition processes. Additional experiences with copper deposition will be a plus point.
• Experiences with primarily AMAT Endura tool type.
• English business proficiency

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2026 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers.