Senior Research Engineer (Process Control) (FAB), (NSTIC), IME

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking a qualified candidate for a process engineering role requiring at least 3 years of hands-on semiconductor experience. The ideal applicant will possess a degree in relevant engineering fields and strong problem-solving skills. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, continuous improvement projects, and providing technical training. Software skills such as JMP and Minitab are essential. Competitive environment focused on innovation and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on semiconductor experience.
• Strong understanding of quality control skills like ISO, SPC, RCA, DAMIC, DOE.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Systematic troubleshooting of process and equipment-related problems.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to achieve better quality and lower cost.
• Provide technical training to staff on best practices.
• Set up appropriate process and product control plans.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Troubleshooting skills

Computer software skills

Quality control skills

Computer software skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics, Material, Physics or Chemical engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

SQL

Visual Basic

Job description

A qualified candidate will be self-motivated with strong technical and analytical skills as well as possess practical and hands‑on approach to engineering process control.

Preferably to have process engineering experience in semiconductor processes (Wet and dry etch, chemical mechanical polishing, wafer/chip bond, Electroplating, photolithography and plasma deposition).

Job Responsibilities

• Systematic troubleshooting of process and equipment-related problems.
• To take charge of new tools technical assessment and equipment process startup.
• Drive continuous improvement projects (CIP) to achieve bett er quality and lower cost.
• To set‑up appropriate process and product control plan and out of control action plans. (OCAP)
• Provide technical training to related staff on best‑know practices in terms of process control.
• Yield analysis and continuous process improvement.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor or higher degree in Electrical and Electronics, Material, Physics or Chemical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on semiconductor experience.
• Possess computer software skills. (i.e. JMP, Minitab, SQL, Visual basic, etc)
• Knowledge in problem solving and quality control skills. (i.e. ISO, SPC, RCA, DAMIC, DOE, etc)

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.