Technology Development Device / TCAD Engineer

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is expanding its Singapore facilities, offering a stable, growth‑oriented environment for engineers in the field of device TCAD. You will lead TCAD research, develop calibration decks, and collaborate across teams to optimize next‑generation semiconductor devices and test structures.

The role emphasizes precision, reliability, and impact within a technology‑forward company that powers AI, mobility, and sustainable innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and TCAD simulation
• Experience in deck development and calibration
• Familiarity with layout design and test structures

Responsibilities

• Conduct TCAD-based research and simulations to explore novel device concepts and architectures.
• Develop, document and calibrate TCAD simulation decks in collaboration with cross-functional project teams.
• Execute TCAD design of experiments (DOE) and generate tuning decks to support device optimisation.
• Design test keys and layout structures for silicon validation, including bench-level electrical measurements and performance analysis.
• Run structured experiments to fine-tune device parameters while safeguarding long-term reliability.

Skills

TCAD simulations

Device physics

DOE design of experiments

Calibration

Layout design understanding

Cross-team collaboration

Data-driven mindset

Education

Master's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

TCAD software

Job description

At UMC, your growth is engineered for resilience. We combine long-term stability with non-linear, adaptable career paths, giving you the opportunity to make real impact, while growing with purpose.

With our newly expanded Fab and facilities in Singapore, we’re investing in a future-ready workforce equipped to lead in the world’s most advanced manufacturing environments.

With us, you can expect at UMC:

• Career Resilience: Be part of a stable, values-led company with a track record of supporting our people, even in uncertain times
• Growth that Fits You: Explore flexible development paths, cross-functional opportunities, and internal mobility
• Meaningful Impact: Help deliver technologies that power everything from AI to smart mobility and sustainable innovation

Main Responsibilities

You’ll lead work that powers the day-to-day technologies behind modern life, from mobility and connectivity to smart systems and sustainable design. As a Technology Development Engineer (Device/TCAD) in our team, you will:

• Conduct TCAD-based research and simulations to explore novel device concepts and architectures.
• Develop, document and calibrate TCAD simulation decks in collaboration with cross-functional project teams.
• Execute TCAD design of experiments (DOE) and generate tuning decks to support device optimisation.
• Design test keys and layout structures for silicon validation, including bench-level electrical measurements and performance analysis.
• Run structured experiments to fine-tune device parameters while safeguarding long-term reliability.

You are someone who brings precision, resilience, and purpose to everything you do. You thrive in a collaborative, tech-forward environment and are ready to lead work that drives impact and transformation.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A master’s degree in electrical & electronic engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics with hands-on experience in TCAD simulation, deck development, and calibration.
• Familiarity with layout design and test structure, plus excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Self-driven and data-minded, with a growth-oriented mindset and strong sense of ownership.

Ready to Precision-Engineer Your Future?

Whether you're seeking your next challenge or ready to lead meaningful innovation, UMC is where you can shape what comes next.

About United Microelectronics Corporation

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is a leading global semiconductor foundry with over 40 years of innovation powering technologies across AI, automotive, consumer electronics, connectivity, and IoT. As one of the industry’s most established players, we enable breakthrough technologies through precision-engineered semiconductor manufacturing for customers across every major sector of the electronics world.

Headquartered in Taiwan, UMC has been present in Singapore since 2004 and continues to invest in local talent, technology, and advanced manufacturing. Our recent Fab expansion reflects our long-term commitment to building Singapore as a key hub for semiconductor innovation, and to creating stable, meaningful careers through innovation, teamwork, and progress.

Join a team where your expertise powers real-world innovation. At UMC, you’ll find long-term stability, growth that adapts to your path, and work that drives impact, right down to the nanometre.