Staff Engineer (Sputter Process)

About our group:

The Sputter Process Engineering team(RMO) is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining thin‑film deposition processes for advanced PMR and HAMR media technologies.

Based in Singapore and part of a global engineering network, we drive process excellence, yield improvement, and high‑volume manufacturing readiness. We collaborate closely with suppliers, R&D, and cross‑functional teams to enable next‑generation media performance through materials and process innovation.

 About the role – you will:      

As a key technical contributor, you will lead material performance and process integration for sputtering targets in high‑volume manufacturing.

• Serve as the technical lead for sputtering target materials, focusing on magnetic, mechanical, and microstructural properties.
• Define and optimize target material specifications to meet process stability, film performance, and reliability requirements.
• Drive supplier qualification and improvement, with strong understanding of target manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, HIP, bonding).
• Lead investigation of material‑related excursions, establishing linkages between material properties and process performance.
• Integrate target behavior with sputter process conditions to improve yield, OEE, and process robustness.
• Apply material characterization and data analytics to correlate target attributes with film quality and product performance.
• Evaluate and qualify next‑generation target materials for PMR and HAMR applications.
• Establish standards, control strategies, and best practices for target management across operations.

About you: 

Innovative, inclusive, and integrity-driven.

• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong team player with a collaborative and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, and capable of working independently when required.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and capable of leading initiatives across cross‑functional teams.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Metallurgy, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of materials properties, microstructure, and characterization techniques.
• Experience in supplier management, qualification, or technical issue resolution.
• Hands‑on experience in sputtering, vacuum deposition, or thin‑film processes.
• Proven ability in troubleshooting and driving process improvements in manufacturing environments.