Senior Research Engineer / Lead Research Engineer (Dry Etch), (APM), IME

Senior Research Engineer / Lead Research Engineer (Dry Etch), (APM), IME

Agency for Science, Technology and Research – Queenstown

Develop and sustain Dry plasma etch processes in R&D and Small volume manufacturing environment

Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, from the concept to the final process development for a wide variety of materials (Metals, Silicon, Dielectrics, SiC and other speciality Piezo electric materials)

May conceive and plan projects involving the definition and selection of new materials, concepts and approaches in the processing or developing 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 quality and yield improvement

Set up and collect the experimental data and generate reports for 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 expert for both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements :

• Bachelor / Master >
• 5year experience in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics; or relevant field science and engineering fields.
• PhD graduates with plasma or semiconductor process exposure are added advantages.
• Prior experience in dry etch / Wet etch processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of plasma fundamentals is an added advantage.
• 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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