A*STAR

Scientist / Senior Scientist (Flat Optics Process Integration) (APM) (NSTIC), IME

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeFull-time3 weeks ago

About the role

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This is a senior scientist role at IME (Institute of Microelectronics) focused on flat optics process integration. The role involves developing and innovating flat optics modules, optimizing process flows, and coordinating with multi-functional teams in a semiconductor R&D environment.

ResearchFull-timeInstitute of Microelectronics

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and innovate critical flat optics modules. Drive multi-functional teams to optimize existing process flows and develop new innovative integration solutions to meet potential product requirements and manufacturability.
  • Develop or redefine critical criteria/aspects for optimal design performances and process capability. Initiate DOE (Design of Experiments) evaluations to characterize process window for new design/product requirements.
  • Pro-active in evaluating and implementing new integration schemes. Establish proof of concept for future tech roadmap.
  • Take on an active attitude to summarize complex problems, explain actions taken to address them with clarity, and align with unit process, design and fabrication teams.
  • Extract and analyse inline, GDS layout, parametric, reliability, and other critical metrics to construct predictive modelling on the photonics/flat optics device performance and specification.
  • Coordinate activities with multi-functional teams to ensure timely wafers handling to meet deadline requirements.
  • Require certain amount of working time in research fab environment for experiment and data collection.
  • Act as subject matter expert for both internal and external stakeholders. Potential opportunities to work on customer product delivery.

Requirements

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering preferably specialized in semiconductor, physics or engineering. Prior flat optics technology development are highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry/research within the areas of silicon, flat optics process integration and yield.
  • PhD candidates with strong hand-on knowledge of semiconductor unit process, flat optics device physics engineering will be considered too.
  • Working knowledge of photonics simulation, layout design, and DOE design concept are highly desirable.
  • Ability to develop a strong understanding on flat optics device and its related module on current Silicon technologies, related structural and electrical fail mechanisms.
  • Passionate about flat optics technology and innovation. Self-motivated, high-curiosity, good communication and interpersonal skill with proven ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.