Sr/Principal Engineer (Etch, Process)

GlobalFoundries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Singapore seeks a Principal Engineer specializing in Etch to lead development, optimization, and sustaining of advanced etch processes for cutting-edge technology nodes. You will drive process improvements, SOPs, and cross-functional collaboration with integration teams and external partners.

The role requires hands-on etch expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while contributing to IP through patents.

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechanical, chemical, materials science engineering or related field.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in wafer fabrication industry, with a strong focus on etch.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good analytical and project management skills.
• Organized and systematic in problem solving, familiar with SPC, DOE & FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify etch process formulations, methods, and tool controls to meet stringent quality standards.
• Analyze and review technical data and charts to ensure etch performance, focusing on non-uniformity, defectivity, and removal rate stability.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) specific to the etch module.
• Integrate etch equipment capabilities and material systems to meet process module and technology specifications.
• Lead recipe creation, maintenance, and optimization for etch tools to ensure accurate process monitoring and improve recipe quality.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs) to enhance process performance and productivity.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for etch, providing guidance and training to junior etch engineers.
• Solve complex, novel, and non-recurring technical problems.
• Contribute to intellectual property by being a contributing inventor on patents related to etch technology.

Skills

Etch expertise

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

SPC / DOE / FMEA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Materials Science Engineering

Job description

About the role

As a Principal Engineer focusing on Etch, you will be a key technical leader in the Process Module team. You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining cutting-edge etch processes critical to our semiconductor fabrication technology nodes. This role requires deep, hands-on etch technical expertise, a strategic mindset to drive advanced planarization solutions, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional integration teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and modify etch process formulations, methods, and tool controls to meet stringent quality standards
• Analyze and review technical data and charts to ensure etch performance, focusing on non-uniformity, defectivity, and removal rate stability
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) specific to the etch module
• Integrate etch equipment capabilities and material systems to meet process module and technology specifications
• Lead recipe creation, maintenance, and optimization for etch tools to ensure accurate process monitoring and improve recipe quality
• Drive Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs) to enhance process performance and productivity
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for etch, providing guidance and training to junior etch engineers
• Solve complex, novel, and non-recurring technical problems
• Contribute to intellectual property by being a contributing inventor on patents related to etch technology

About you

• Master's or bachelor's degree in electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science Engineering or related field
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in wafer fabrication industry, with a strong focus on etch
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good analytical and project management skills
• Organized and systematic in problem solving, familiar with SPC, DOE & FMEA