Technical Specialist

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Technical Specialist in NUS Enterprise, ETP - Administration, Kent Ridge Campus. You will translate lab-level semiconductor processes into a repeatable pilot line capable of delivering industry-grade samples with traceability.

Role requires hands-on development of wafer bonding, epitaxial growth, and associated unit processes, plus defining CTQ parameters, documentation, and transfer packages for industry sampling.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in semiconductor process development, integration, or pilot-line scale-up.
• Hands-on expertise in wafer bonding, epitaxial growth (111-V and/or GaN), and supporting unit processes such as CMP, thermal processing, and metallization readiness.
• Experience defining end-to-end process flows and transitioning technologies from lab or prototype stage to pilot production.
• Strong background in yield engineering, SPC, process control, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience selecting, qualifying, and sustaining semiconductor process equipment and metrology tools.
• Experience producing comprehensive process documentation and transfer packages suitable for industry-grade sampling.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a pilot environment with evolving processes, tight timelines, and cross-functional dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Define the pilot-line process architecture & roadmap.
• Own end-to-end process flow definition for the targeted platform with maturity roadmap to pilot scale.
• Develop, optimise, and lock process recipes for scale across critical modules.
• Lead hands-on process development and optimisation for bonding, epitaxy, CMP, and related steps.
• Define CTQ parameters, establish SPC/PC monitors, and drive root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate external foundries and supplier interfaces for pilot production.
• Produce the full pilot-line transfer kit: processes, BOMs, specs, and control plans.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and ensure stable pilot outcomes.

Skills

Wafer bonding

Epitaxial growth (111-V/GaN)

CMP

Thermal processing

Metallization readiness

Process documentation

Pilot-line transfer

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Semiconductor processing equipment

Metrology tools

Job description

Job Title: Technical Specialist

University-Level Unit: NUS Enterprise

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: ETP - Administration

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 06/08/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

Role Intent

Take a lab/prototype semiconductor process (wafer bonding + photonic materials + fab module integration) and turn it into a repeatable, high-yield, well-documented pilot line process that can ship industry-grade sample lots with credible specs, traceability, and supply-chain stability. In short: from "it works" to "it ships."

Core Responsibilities

• Define the pilot-line process architecture & roadmap

Own the end-to-end process flow definition for the targeted platform (e.g., CMOS+ll1-V / CMOS+GaN, CMOS+ TFLN bonded substrates, on-insulator stacks), including module boundaries, critical interfaces, and maturity roadmap to pilot scale.

Develop, optimise, and lock process recipes for scale

Lead hands-on process development and optimisation across the critical modules, including (as applicable to the project):

• Wafer bonding process development (bond interface quality, dielectric thickness tuning, densification windows, yield ramp)
• MOCVD epitaxy development for 111-V / GaN on Si (uniformity, defect control, repeatability on 200 mm)
• Supporting unit processes: CMP, thermal processes/furnace steps, metallization readiness, coating/clean modules, and integration constraints for downstream foundry re-entry
• Yield engineering, process control, and pilot stability

Implement The Pilot-ready Quality Backbone

• Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters and establish SPC/PC monitors
• Drive root-cause analysis for excursions and systematic defects
• Own yield ramp plans and sustainment (targeting consistently high bonding and epi outcomes)
• Equipment & metrology strategy (selection --> qualification --> uptime)

Select, qualify, and operationalize toolsets required for pilot production, including tool acceptance criteria, recipe portability, and preventive maintenance routines.

• External foundry and supplier coordination

Act As The Technical Owner Interfacing With

• External foundries for wafer processing/ re-entry flows and back-end integration
• Epi/material suppliers and local/global supply chain stabilization (qualification plans, incoming specs, performance scorecards)
• Documentation & "transfer package" for industry sampling

Produce The Full Pilot-line Transfer Kit

• Process flows, BOMs, specs, recipes, control plans, FMEAs
• Lot genealogy + traceability structure
• Industry sampling documentation (sample CoC/CoA expectations, reliability test hooks, measurement definitions)
• Team leadership & execution cadence

Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team spanning process, integration, metrology, and equipment functions. Establish effective execution cadence and drive structured troubleshooting to deliver stable pilot outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in semiconductor process development, integration, or pilot-line scale-up
• Hands-on expertise in wafer bonding, epitaxial growth (111-V and/or GaN), and supporting unit processes such as CMP, thermal processing, and metallization readiness
• Experience defining end-to-end process flows and transitioning technologies from lab or prototype stage to pilot production
• Strong background in yield engineering, SPC, process control, and root-cause analysis
• Experience selecting, qualifying, and sustaining semiconductor process equipment and metrology tools
• Experience producing comprehensive process documentation and transfer packages suitable for industry-grade sampling
• Prior experience leading or mentoring multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to operate effectively in a pilot environment with evolving processes, tight timelines, and cross-functional dependencies

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Job Type: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department : ETP - Administration

Job requisition ID : 33993