Senior PVD Process Engineer: Tungsten Deposition & Yield

STMicroelectronics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead DOE-driven optimization for film properties, monitor metrics, support tool qualification and product transfers, troubleshoot excursions, collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar required.
• Minimum 3 years of process experience in Thin Film.
• Knowledge of tungsten deposition or etch back processes.
• Experience with AMAT Centura and Novellus Altus tools is a plus.

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 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 to reduce cycle time, cost, and scrap.

Skills

3+ years Thin Film experience

Tungsten deposition/etch back know-how

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AMAT Centura Tool

Novellus Altus tool

Job description

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

You will lead DOE-driven optimization for film properties, monitor metrics, support tool qualification and product transfers, troubleshoot excursions, collaborate with