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Scientist, Process Modules (Silicon Photonics), IME

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$4,750 - 9,500 monthly

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Job Description - Scientist, Process Modules (Silicon Photonics), IME

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Scientist, the successful candidate will join the Advanced Process Modules (APM) team at IME, develop specialty technologies for CMP process.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Develop CMP process for silicon photonics, flat optics, advanced packaging, MEMS, and wide bandgap semiconductor applications to enable process and/or product realization.
  2. Provide technical leadership in collaboration with process development, optimization, and troubleshooting for both industrial and grant-funded projects.
  3. Own innovation strategy for CMP raw materials, slurry, methodologies, and approaches to enhance CMP uniformity, stability and defect performance.
  4. Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations for both internal stakeholders and external customers, effectively communicating project progress and technical insights.
  5. File patents and know-hows for new development activities.
  6. Publish research findings in leading journals and conferences

Job Requirements

  1. Ph.D degree in Electronics, Microelectronics, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent.
  2. Minimum 2 years of relevant working experiences in R&D and/or semiconductor industrypreferably in CMP technologies.
  3. Hands-on experience with 200 mm or 300 mm CMP equipment platforms (e.g., AMAT or Ebara) is highly desirable.
  4. Knowledge of silicon photonics, advanced packaging, MEMS, or wide bandgap semiconductor platforms is advantageous.
  5. Hands-on experience with basic process characterization techniques such as SEM, Ellipsometry, and AFM is a plus.
  6. Strong skills in experimental design (DOE), data analysis, and process optimization.
  7. Good analytical and communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders.
  8. Self-motivated with a strong interest in advancing next-generation CMP applications and industry trends.

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.

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