Senior Process Engineer: Semiconductor R&D Innovator

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Process Integration Engineer to advance semiconductor FEOL/BEOL process technologies in an industrial R&D setting.

You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with process engineering and applications teams to deliver scalable, manufacturable solutions. Ideal candidates bring hands-on semiconductor R&D experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor or Master or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
• Hands-on R&D experience with semiconductor equipment, patterning, film deposition or CMP
• Strong experimental background, including designing experiments and analyzing complex data sets.
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills, with a structured approach to research challenges.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Curiosity, initiative, and motivation to apply academic research in an industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of electro/mechanical equipment and software systems

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research, development, and optimization of semiconductor FEOL/BEOL processes, such as Litho, RIE, clean, ALD, CVD, PVD, ECP, CMP.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments using DOE-based approaches, supported by senior technical experts.
• Perform materials and process characterization to evaluate film quality, reliability, and performance.
• Analyze experimental data and clearly document results in technical reports and internal presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, process engineering, and applications.
• Support troubleshooting of process or equipment issues in laboratory and pilot environments.
• Participate in technology reviews and contribute ideas to process improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Learn industry best practices for transitioning processes from development into customer and manufacturing environments.

Skills

R&D experience

DOE design experiments

Data analysis

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in relevant fields

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

ellipsometry

Job description

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Process Integration Engineer to advance semiconductor FEOL/BEOL process technologies in an industrial R&D setting.

You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with process engineering and applications teams to deliver scalable, manufacturable solutions. Ideal candidates bring hands-on semiconductor R&D experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly.