Member of Technical Staff - Implant Engineer (JR12051)

STMicroelectronics is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Member of Technical Staff (MTS) – Implant Equipment to join our advanced manufacturing team in Singapore. This role is responsible for sustaining, improving, and optimizing ion implantation equipment and related processes to ensure stable tool performance, robust process control, high product quality, and manufacturing excellence in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

The successful candidate will be a key technical contributor, partnering closely with Process Integration, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, and Technology Development teams to drive tool qualification, process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. This position requires deep technical knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that support fab readiness and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own implant equipment performance, process stability, and manufacturability in a high-volume production environment.
• Lead technical troubleshooting for process excursions, equipment drift, dose/energy issues, beam instability, contamination, and yield detractors.
• Support process tuning, recipe optimization and equipment qualification for ion implantation processes.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement robust corrective actions to improve tool availability, process capability, product quality, and yield.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful technology transfer, tool readiness, and process ramp-up.
• Monitor and improve key equipment and process metrics using SPC, DOE, FMEA, FDC (Fault Detection Control) and statistical data analysis.
• Work with equipment and maintenance teams to strengthen preventive maintenance, calibration, and tool performance standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, BKMs, qualification reports, and process guidelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the organization.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in ion implantation and semiconductor equipment.

Technical Qualifications

• Strong expertise in ion implantation tools and processes for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Expert-level experience with Axcelis/AMAT implant tools, including:
  - Tool setup and operation
  - Process tuning
  - Beam and implant parameter
  - Optimization
  - Machine matching & qualification
  - Troubleshooting and process correction
  
• Demonstrated expertise in equipment troubleshooting, process stabilization, and defect reduction.
• Solid understanding of process integration, yield improvement, and defect analysis in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Familiarity with metrology and analytical tools and methods relevant to implant processes, such as:
  - Sheet resistance measurement
  - SIMS
  - Four-point probe
  - Ellipsometry or thickness monitoring where applicable
  - Particle monitoring and contamination control
• Strong capability in DOE, SPC, FMEA, FDC (Fault Detection Control), data analysis, and root cause investigation.
• Experience supporting technology transfer from development to manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with fab safety, quality systems, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a semiconductor high-volume manufacturing or technology transfer environment.
• Strong background in implant equipment ownership and process support.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Proven track record of improving uptime, match, repeatability, contamination control, and process capability.
• Experience in driving technical contributions through innovation, patents and impactful fab improvements.
• Exposure to ISO systems, operational excellence frameworks, and equipment maintenance practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Electronic & Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Typically, 10 to 15 years of experience in implant process or equipment development, preferably within semiconductor manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-functional fab environment.
• Strong record of technical ownership, collaboration, and execution excellence.