Scientist (APM / Pattern Transfer / Clean and Wet Etch), IME

Scientist (APM / Pattern Transfer / Clean and Wet Etch), IME

Agency for Science, Technology and Research – Queenstown

Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of the IME's variety of programs requirements such as semiconductor wet cleaning and wet etch process.

May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new materials, concepts and approaches in the processing or development of new processes.

Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.

Championing engineering experiments for process characterization to drive for quality and yield improvement.

Setup and collect the experimental data and generate reports for both internal and customer distribution.

Design and complete DOE (Design of Experiments) evaluations to characterize process window for new requirements.

Work closely with senior staff and process integrators to understand technology roadmaps, process capability requirements and business issues / challenges.

Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with manageable risks.

Act as subject matter wet etch expert for both internal and external stockholders.

Accelerate parallel process development capability to meet aggressive project timelines and supporting faster innovation cycles.

Build a sustainable talent pipeline across both research and engineering levels.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry or Chemical engineering with 3+ years of relevant work experience in semiconductor process engineering; or
• Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience in semiconductor process engineering.
• A safety mindset is the most prerequisite for this position.
• Hands‑on experience in designing and executing experiments (DOE), statistical and cause analysis, and problem‑solving methods.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

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