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

Job 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.  Job 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. 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.