R&D Process Engineer (Etch)

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Role Responsibilities: 

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments

• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems

• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues

• Measure film properties and interpret data

• Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports

• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns, under limited supervision

• Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers

• Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation

• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues; lead project teams, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

• 4+ years of experience in semiconductor process development, preferably in Etch technology.

• Prior experience in R&D environment and familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes.

• Strong knowledge of plasma etch processes, thin film characterization, and semiconductor device integration.

• Hands-on experience with process development, DOE (Design of Experiments), and data analysis.

Working Location

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines end of 2026)

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