Senior Research Engineer/Lead Research Engineer, (FAB), (NSTIC), IME

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where your technical and analytical skills will shine in a hands-on engineering role. You will be responsible for managing daily operations and establishing effective preventive maintenance procedures in a dynamic environment. This position offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement projects, enhance process quality, and contribute to a culture of excellence. If you are a self-motivated problem solver with a passion for engineering, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration in the semiconductor industry.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on semiconductor experience, including tool maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the tool and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Systematically troubleshoot equipment-related issues and perform maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance process quality.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis skills

Technical communication

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

Electroplate

Wet clean/etch

Dry Etch

Anneal

CMP

CVD

PVD

Job description

A qualified candidate will be self-motivated with strong technical and analytical skills, and possess a practical, hands-on approach to engineering development and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage daily operations of the tool and establish effective preventive maintenance procedures (Electroplate, Wet clean/etch, Dry Etch, Anneal, CMP, CVD or PVD, etc.)

2. Systematically troubleshoot equipment-related issues and perform corrective maintenance

3. Drive continuous improvement projects (CIP) to enhance process quality and reduce costs

4. Establish preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting guides

5. Set operational specifications and provide technical training to relevant staff

6. Manage preventive maintenance schedules and adopt best practices to improve MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)

Requirements:

1. Degree in Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering

2. Preferably 5-7 years of hands-on semiconductor experience, including tool maintenance and operation

3. Ability to communicate effectively across departments at all technical levels

4. Self-starter, dependable, and highly motivated

5. Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills (e.g., RCA, DAMIC, DOE, FMEA)

The above criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on current recruitment policies. These policies may change without notice. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.