Senior PVD Process Engineer - Tungsten & Centura expert

STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a Senior PVD Process Engineer to develop, qualify, and optimize tungsten PVD deposition and etch back processes on AMAT Centura platforms. You will ensure process stability, yield improvement, equipment matching, and robust production support in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

The role involves DOE-driven optimization, metrology analysis, and close collaboration with manufacturing, yield, and equipment teams to drive continuous

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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 SOPs.
• Support preventive maintenance, chamber matching, and process stability initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time, cost, and scrap.

Skills

Process engineering

DOE optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AMAT Centura Tool

Novellus Altus Tool

Metrology data analysis

Job description

STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a Senior PVD Process Engineer to develop, qualify, and optimize tungsten PVD deposition and etch back processes on AMAT Centura platforms. You will ensure process stability, yield improvement, equipment matching, and robust production support in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

The role involves DOE-driven optimization, metrology analysis, and close collaboration with manufacturing, yield, and equipment teams to drive continuous