Location
Singapore
Department
Institute of Microelectronics
Posted
1 week before
About This Role
A*STAR seeks a Senior Research Engineer in CVD Process Engineering (ALD/MOCVD) to support translational semiconductor research, ensuring robust process control and scalability for industry partners.
Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day operational engineering control of ALD, CVD, and MOCVD processes in research environments.
- Establish process control frameworks (SPC) to balance research flexibility with manufacturing rigor.
- Monitor key KPIs including film thickness, uniformity, and defectivity to ensure tool stability.
- Support rapid troubleshooting and root cause analysis for experimental integrity.
- Collaborate with Equipment Engineering on reactor characterization and process capability studies.
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance film quality, learning cycle time, and experimental throughput.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in CVD, ALD, or MOCVD, ideally in manufacturing or applied R&D.
- Strong understanding of thin film deposition fundamentals and process control methodologies (SPD, DOE).
- Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP and Python.
- Comfortable working with advanced deposition platforms, precursors, and gas delivery systems.