Senior Scientist II, PVD, APM, IME

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing and optimizing Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) module processes for Flat Optics and Silicon Photonics 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.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 5 years direct research or industry experience in PVD module 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.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Tell employers what skills you have

FTIR
Subject Matter Expert
EDX
Silicon Photonics
Thin Film Characterization
Ellipsometry
Physics
Thin Film Coating
Yield Optimization
XPS
Liaising With Internal Stakeholders
Materials Engineering
Process Analysis
Electrical Engineering
External Reporting
PVD