Senior PVD Engineer - Tungsten Deposition & Optimization

STMicroelectronics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in Singapore is seeking a Senior PVD Process Engineer responsible for developing, qualifying, optimizing tungsten PVD deposition and etch back processes on AMAT Centura platforms. You will drive process stability and yield improvements across the production line.

You will troubleshoot excursions, partner with equipment, yield and manufacturing teams, and maintain detailed process documentation to ensure robust production support in a high-volume semiconductor fab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field.
• 5 years of PVD process engineering experience.
• Extensive knowledge of tungsten deposition and etch back processes.
• Experience with AMAT Centura tools; familiarity with Novellus Altus is a plus.
• Business-level English proficiency.

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.

Skills

PVD process engineering

Tungsten deposition

AMAT Centura tools

English (business)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AMAT Centura

Novellus Altus

Job description

STMicroelectronics in Singapore is seeking a Senior PVD Process Engineer responsible for developing, qualifying, optimizing tungsten PVD deposition and etch back processes on AMAT Centura platforms. You will drive process stability and yield improvements across the production line.

You will troubleshoot excursions, partner with equipment, yield and manufacturing teams, and maintain detailed process documentation to ensure robust production support in a high-volume semiconductor fab.