Senior Wet Process Dev Engineer: Plating & Cleaning

STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in Singapore seeks a Senior Wet Process Development Engineer to anchor end-to-end wet processes, including plating, etching and cleaning. You will lead DOE-driven experiments and collaborate across FEOL and packaging teams to optimize process reliability.

The role demands 5–10 years in semiconductor wet processes, with hands-on experience in NiPdAu chemistry and stabilizers. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of semiconductor process development experience with wet station technologies.
• Proven Electroless and Electrolytic plating experience (NiPdAu chemistry and stabilizer management a plus).
• Deep expertise in Wet Etching and Wafer Cleaning (SC1/SC2, SPM, and advanced solvent chemistries).
• Hands-on Resist Stripping and surface prep for FEOL applications.
• DOE and SPC proficiency; ability to interpret complex material data.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of plating processes (NiPdAu/ENEPIG), wet etching, resist stripping and cleaning modules.
• Tackle defects via root cause analysis using SEM/EDX, AFM and related tools.
• Drive technology scaling from lab concepts to high-volume manufacturing readiness.
• Evaluate and integrate next-generation chemistries with stabilizer management.
• Design and execute multivariate experiments to isolate variables in electrochemical reactions.
• Collaborate with Lithography, PVD, CVD, R&D and Assembly teams for process compatibility.

Skills

Wet process expertise

Design of Experiments

Statistical Process Control

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

NiPdAu chemistry

Stabilizer management

Job description

STMicroelectronics in Singapore seeks a Senior Wet Process Development Engineer to anchor end-to-end wet processes, including plating, etching and cleaning. You will lead DOE-driven experiments and collaborate across FEOL and packaging teams to optimize process reliability.

The role demands 5–10 years in semiconductor wet processes, with hands-on experience in NiPdAu chemistry and stabilizers. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.