Senior Research Engineer, Operations (FAB), IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is looking for a skilled professional to join their FAB Operations team in Singapore. The role involves operating advanced semiconductor tools in a cleanroom setting and contributing to impactful research.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Microelectronics or a related field, possesses 10 years of semiconductor fabrication experience, and is a team player with strong analytical skills. Opportunities for growth and learning in a fast-paced environment await you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in semiconductor fabrication processes preferred.
• Hands-on experience in a cleanroom environment will be an advantage.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate semiconductor tools in a cleanroom environment.
• Provide operation coverage and backup tool operations support.
• Monitor tool performance and communicate with Engineers-in-Charge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microelectronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Join our dynamic FAB Operations team at A*STAR, where you will work on advanced semiconductor process technologies and contribute to impactful research and innovation. Job Details:

Responsibilities

• Handle and operate multiple tool types of semiconductor tool types in a cleanroom environment.
• Working Location: One North or Ang Mo Kio
• Use computer-based programs and applications to perform daily work and duties.
• Operate tools according to required process specifications and work out on setup multiple protocol for tool that handle. (e.g., procedures, change notifications, work instruction, etc.)
• Actively participate in assigned on-the-job training and complete required trainings as requested.
• Provide operation coverage and backup tool operations support when necessary.
• Monitor tools output performance and communicate promptly with Engineers-in-Charge to support equipment error recovery to support project lots movement.
• Demonstrate teamwork in executing process sequences and performing data collection when required.
• Strictly follow safety protocols and cleanroom rules.
• Maintain a 6S work environment and report hazards, suspicious, or abnormal activities promptly.
• Identify and suggest improvements in wafer processing cycle time, equipment utilization, safety, compliance, consumable requirement and cost savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microelectronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in semiconductor fabrication processes (e.g., Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, Diffusion, CMP, Metrology, bonder) preferred
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor operations in a cleanroom environment will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Team player with good communication skills, the ability to work independently and need to guide a group of operators.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced R&D environment with diverse challenges.