Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) | Senior Research Engineer / Lead Research Engi

Job Description: Actively working with cross functional stakeholders to plan and develop new lithography process. Validate mask designs, reticle tape out and post tape out verifications. Actively participate in internal and external technical discussions to overcome process related challenges and provide relevant solutions. Perform process characterization, margin study to determine the process capability of new process platform. Act as subject matter expert and resource for researchers and industry partners to enable process and/or product realization. Publish process development outcomes and breakthroughs in research community. Engage with relevant equipment makers/vendors and responsible for selecting and procuring research equipment. Work with fab team in establishing SPC for newly developed processes. Job Requirements: Bachelors/Masters in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related fields are welcome to apply. More than 5 years of relevant working experience in R&D and/or industry environment and broad exposure in handling 6”, 8” and/or 12” substrate covering nano to micron technology nodes, preferably in SiC/GaN/Photonics. Proficient in Photolithography tools including Immersion/KrF/I-line Scanner/Stepper/Mask Aligner; knowledge in eBeam Lithography tool will be added advantage. Hands-on experience in metrology including but not limited to CdSEM, Overlay, OCD, DRSEM, Microscope. Capable to create recipe to support various research requirements. Knowledge in design and simulation (ProLith, OPC, etc.), and reticle layouts (OAS, GDS) review and basic tape out process. Equipped with Photolithography skill set including fundamental lithography theory, Photoresist characteristic and application, new process setup (swing curve, FEM, DoE, Statistic Root Cause Analysis and problem solving methodology, etc.), optimization and margin improvement. Relevant hardware and application knowledge in Photolithography tools and metrology. Possess good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr