Technology Development Principal Engineer

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

Job summary

A semiconductor manufacturing firm in Singapore is seeking a Principal Engineer for its Technology Development Department. The role involves developing and qualifying new processes, leading cross-functional teams to address process issues, and executing experiments to optimize integration. Candidates should have a Master's degree or higher in relevant fields with at least 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably with a Ph.D. and knowledge in relevant technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in semiconductor manufacturing with development experience.
• Good knowledge in HV, BCD, RF, NV, and BiCMOS device technology.
• CMOS fabrication experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, transfer & qualify new processes for production.
• Lead teams to resolve process issues.
• Run experiments to optimize process integration.

Skills

Device/process development

Process integration

Semiconductor device physics

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master's degree in relevant disciplines

Ph.D. preferred

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 Department diverse team of talent.

What you will be working on:

• To develop, transfer & qualify new & derivative processes and seamless transfer to Production.
• Lead cross functional team to resolve any process issues encountered during development/transfer.
• Run design of experiments (DOE) to optimize process integration and to determine the process specification
• Resolve all process integration issues by ensuring all window checks are done on critical process steps identified in failure mode effect and analysis (FMEA)
• Work on electrical test (ET) low CPK parameters & test vehicle esort yield improvement
• Identify and correct all ET related problems that may affect seamless production
• Ensure all runsheets are “production worthy”
• Prepare engineering lot report for every new device & experiment
• Productivity Projects

More about you:

• Master degree or above in semiconductor/electronics/electrical/Physics/Material engineering or relevant disciplines. Ph.D is preferable.
• Minimum 5 years working in a semiconductor manufacturing industry with experience in device/process development or integration.
• Experience in HV, BCD, RF, NV, and BiCOMS device & technology development is desired and preferred
• Good knowledge in semiconductor device physics.
• Possess CMOS fabrication experience.
• Good knowledge in HV, BCD, RF, NV, BiCMOS and eFlash device and technology
• 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.