TCAD Principal Engineer

SYSTEMS ON SILICON MANUFACTURING COMPANY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A semiconductor manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Principal Engineer for the Technology Development TCAD Department. Responsibilities include developing and qualifying new processes, optimizing device integration using TCAD, and preparing engineering reports. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in relevant fields and have a minimum of 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, alongside hands-on expertise with simulation tools. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of semiconductor devices are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working in a semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Able to perform calibration with SIMS and bench results.
• Possess CMOS fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, transfer & qualify new & derivative processes.
• Study new device development/integration using TCAD.
• Prepare engineering reports to document results.

Skills

Process and Device simulation tools

Semiconductor device knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master degree or above in semiconductor/electronics/electrical/Physics/Material engineering

Tools

Taurus

Sentaurus

Job description

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.) is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost-effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

We’re looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for a Principal Engineer to be part of our Technology Development TCAD Department diverse team of talent.

What you will be working on:

• Part of a team to develop, transfer & qualify new & derivative processes.
• Using TCAD to study new device development/integration into existing process and provide best case processing conditions.
• Run experiments to optimize device/process integration based on TCAD results.
• Provide TCAD support to processing issues encountered in production.
• Prepare engineering report to document results and learnings.

More about you:

• Master degree or above in semiconductor/electronics/electrical/Physics/Material engineering or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years working in a semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Direct hands‑on experience with Process and Device simulation tools (Taurus & Sentaurus)
• Able to setup input deck and perform calibration with SIMS and bench results
• Good semiconductor device knowledge on High voltage and RF devices
• Able to define and execute experiments based on TCAD results
• Preferably with process knowledge & able to perform device electrical characterization
• Possess CMOS fabrication experience.
• Good interpersonal skills in working with different cultures and multi continental teams.

SSMC is firmly committed to upholding equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We strictly adhere to the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), the Singapore Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA 2025), and the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice. All qualified applicants will receive non‑discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.