Principal Process Engineer (Dry Etch, Unit Module Development)

The Opportunity

You will be joining a reputable semiconductor foundry that manufactures complex integrated chips for electronic devices.

The Job

Technical Expertise & Etch Process Development:

• Develop and modify etch process formulations, methods, and tool controls to meet stringent quality standards.
• Analyze, and review technical data and charts to ensure etch performance, focusing on non-uniformity, defectivity, and removal rate stability.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) specific to the etch module.
• Integrate etch equipment capabilities and material systems to meet process module and technology specifications.
• Lead recipe creation, maintenance, and optimization for etch tools to ensure accurate process monitoring and improve recipe quality.

Leadership& Collaboration:

• Drive Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs) to enhance process performance and productivity.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for etch, providing guidance and training to junior etch engineers.
• Collaborate with vendors and other internal teams for benchmarking and cross-learning initiatives.
• Demonstrate mastery in all aspects of the etch technical discipline, with group-wide recognition as a senior member of a technical team.

Problem-Solving& Innovation:

• Solve complex, novel, and non-recurring technical problems.
• Proactively identify and implement significant changes to existing processes and methods.
• Contribute to intellectual property by being a contributing inventor on patents related to etch technology.
• Participate in and contribute to conference or journal publications.

Safety & Compliance:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

The Talent

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical /Electronics / Mechanical / Chemical / Materials Science Engineering or related field.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in wafer fabrication industry, with a strong focus on etch.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good analytical and project management skills
• Organized and systematic in problem solving, familiar with SPC, DOE & FMEA

Next Step

• Interested applicants, please send your resume to Sign in to view email with your current and expected salary.
• All shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Koh Ying Chong

Consultant, Engineering | Permanent Recruitment

Personnel Registration No. R23116418

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