A*STAR

Research Engineer / Senior Research Engineer (PVD for Advanced Packaging) (APM/Thin Film), IME

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeFull-time4 weeks ago

About the role

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Research Engineer/Senior Research Engineer role at IME focusing on Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) for advanced packaging applications. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing PVD processes, thin film characterization, yield improvement, and acting as a subject matter expert. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering, with 3+ years of experience in PVD of CoZrTa and CoFeB preferred.

ResearchFull-timeInstitute of Microelectronics

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and optimizing Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) module processes for advanced packaging applications.
  • Thin film property characterization and process issue troubleshooting.
  • Develop high performance film and yield improvement strategies.
  • Act as a subject matter expert and resource for colleagues in integration teams.
  • Work with Fab team in establishing statistical process control for thin film module.
  • Generate and present reports to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Masters in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
  • 3+ years direct research or industry experience in PVD of CoZrTa and CoFeB is preferred.
  • Good understanding of thin film deposition techniques, yield improvement and thin film property characterization is desired.
  • Understanding of thin film deposition tool hardware is advantageous.
  • Knowledge and prior hands-on experience on basic process characterization techniques such as SEM/TEM, EDX, SIMS, FTIR, XPS, ellipsometry is advantageous.
  • Good understanding of thin film deposition techniques, defect reduction methodologies, yield improvement and thin film property characterization is desired.
  • Possess good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders.