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R&D Process Engineer (PVD/ Etch)

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Singapore, SGP
Mid level
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Singapore, SGP
Mid level
The Process Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing manufacturing processes in semiconductor production, troubleshooting issues, data analysis, and generating documentation.
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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.  

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/ PVD 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)

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Top Skills

Etch
Plasma Etch Processes
Pvd
Semiconductor Device Integration
Thin Film Characterization

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