Senior Process Engineer, PVD (JR13685)

STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a Senior PVD Process Engineer to develop, qualify, optimize, and sustain tungsten deposition and etch back processes on AMAT Centura platforms. You will focus on process stability, yield improvement, equipment matching, defect reduction, and robust production support in a high-volume semiconductor fab.

The role requires hands-on DOE-driven optimization, metrology analysis, and close collaboration with equipment, integration, yield, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of process experience in Thin Film and tungsten deposition/etch back.
• Experience with AMAT Centura tool family for deposition and etch back.
• Knowledge of metrology, DOE, and process characterization in semiconductor fab.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize tungsten PVD deposition and etch back processes on AMAT Centura tools.
• Perform DOE-driven optimization for film properties, uniformity, and step coverage.
• Monitor metrics like film thickness, Ufi, defectivity, yield and tool matching.
• Support tool qualification, process qualification, and product transfers.
• Troubleshoot excursions, tool events, particle issues, and compatibility concerns.
• Collaborate with equipment, integration, yield, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.
• Analyze metrology and inline data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain process documentation, control plans, and SOPs.
• Support preventive maintenance and chamber matching.

Skills

3+ years process experience in Thin F

Knowledge of Tungsten deposition or et

AMAT Centura Tool experience

Novellus Altus tool experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AMAT Centura Tool

Novellus Altus Tool

Job description

YOUR ROLE

Senior PVD Process Engineerresponsible for developing, qualifying, optimizing, and sustaining tungsten deposition and etch back processes onApplied Materials (AMAT) Centuraplatforms. The role focuses on ensuring process stability, yield improvement, equipment matching, defect reduction, and robust production support in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize tungsten PVD deposition and etch back processes on AMAT Centura tools.
• Perform process setup, characterization, and DOE-driven optimization for film properties, uniformity, and step coverage.
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as Film thickness, Within-wafer non-uniformity, Defectivity, Yield, Tool matching and repeatability
• Support tool qualification, process qualification, and product transfers.
• Troubleshoot process excursions, tool events, particle issues, and compatibility concerns.
• Collaborate with equipment, integration, yield, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Analyze metrology and inline data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain process documentation, control plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Support preventive maintenance, chamber matching, and process stability initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time, cost, and scrap.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or similar
• Min 3 years of process experience in Thin Film
• Knowledge of Tungsten deposition or etch back process
• Experience with AMAT Centura Tool type.
• Additional experiences with Novellus Altus tool type will be a plus point.