Staff Process Engineer (Etch/Semicon)

ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore seeks a Staff Process Engineer to develop plasma etch processes for various applications. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience in wafer fab and hold a Master's Degree in Engineering. Bilingual in English and Mandarin is required. The position involves troubleshooting process issues and providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers. A sign-on bonus is offered for exceptional candidates.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in wafer fab.
• 4+ years of hands-on knowledge on Etch process/equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new plasma etch processes for various applications.
• Maintain & optimize current etch processes.
• Troubleshoot process issues.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Hardware and process knowledge

Etch process expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Customer engagement

Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We're Expanding! Engineer with strong hardware and process knowledge with major semiconductor OEM Etch tool is preferred. Sign-On Bonus will be offered to exceptional candidates. Expected Join Date: From Nov 2025 onwards (negotiable).

Job Purpose The Staff Process Engineer develops plasma etch processes for Memory/ Logic/ TSV/MEMS in oxide, dielectric and glass applications in support of our sales activities to customers, during installation and after service care. Their main duties include process testing and monitoring of the equipment, updating current system processes and conducting assessments of the working condition of our tools.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Develop new plasma etch processes for Memory/ Logic/ TSV/MEMS in oxide, dielectric and glass applications
2. Work with customer to maintain & optimize current plasma etch processes, including coordinating and conducting etch process demo
3. Qualify etch processes in installed base
4. Work with engineering and product group for continuous improvement project
5. Participate in customer meetings, escalations and resolve customer problems in a timely manner
6. Troubleshoot process issues
7. Keep field operations and management team informed of customer’s evaluation and perception of system performance
8. Provide technical guidance to less experienced process engineers and/or customer
9. Any other ad-hoc duties / projects assigned by Manager and Management

Education & Experiences

• Min. Master's Degree in Engineering or related field. Exceptional candidates with significant experience may also be considered.
• More than 8 years of relevant experience in wafer fab, either maintaining equipment or part of process team. At least 4 years previous experience hands‑on knowledge on Etch process/equipment preferred.

Other Essential Attributes

• Independent and willing to accept challenges
• Willing to travel both regionally and internationally to support overseas installed base
• Flexibility to work on shift/ overtime/ stand‑by/ on‑call/ holidays when required
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin as counterparts are mostly Chinese speaking

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we will only accept direct applications on this job posting, emailed CVs will not be considered for the role.