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Senior Scientist I, Process Modules, Apm, Ime

A*Star Research Entities

D05 Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New TownContractS$5,900 – S$11,800/mo

Posted 16 Jul 2026

About this role

Job Description: Actively working with cross functional stake owners to plan and develop new process. Validate design, reticle tap out and post tap out verification. Assist in internal and external technical discussion to overcome process related challenge and provide relevant solution. Perform process characterization, margin study to determine the process capability of new process platform. Act as a subject matter expert and resource for researchers and industry partners to enable process and/or product realization. Publish process development outcome and breakthrough in research community. Engage with relevant equipment makers/vendors and responsible for selecting and procuring research equipment. Work with fab team in establishing SPC for newly developed process. Requirements: Ph.D./Master/bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Microelectronics, or closely related fields are welcome to apply. More than 5 years relevant working experiences in R&D and/or industry environment with broad exposure in handling 6”, 8” and/or 12” substrate covering nano to micron tech nodes, preferably experiences in SiC/GaN/Photonics. Proficient in Photolithography tools including Immersion/KrF/I-line Scanner/Stepper/Mask Aligner, knowledge in EBEAM Lithography tool will be added advantage. Hand on experiences in metrology including but not limited to CDSEM, Overlay, OCD, DRSEM, Microscope. Capable to create recipe to support various research requirement. Knowledge in design and simulation (Prolith, OPC, etc), reticle layout (oas, gds) review and basic tap out process. Equip with Lithography skills set including fundamental Lithography theory, Photoresist characteristic and application, new process setup (swing curve, FEM, DOE, statistical root cause analysis and problem-solving methods, etc), optimization and margin improvement. Relevant hardware and application knowledge in Lithography tools and metrology. 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.

What they're looking for

Scientific EquipmentSubject Matter ExpertProcess ReviewProcess Improvement

About A*Star Research Entities

Industry: Professional & technical services

Frequently asked questions

What does a Senior Scientist I, Process Modules, Apm, Ime at A*Star Research Entities do?

Job Description: Actively working with cross functional stake owners to plan and develop new process. Validate design, reticle tap out and post tap out verification. Assist in internal and external technical discussion to overcome process related challenge and provide relevant solution. Perform proc…

What skills does this Senior Scientist I, Process Modules, Apm, Ime role need?

Key skills for this role include Scientific Equipment, Subject Matter Expert, Process Review, Process Improvement.

How much does a Senior Scientist I, Process Modules, Apm, Ime at A*Star Research Entities pay?

This role lists a salary of S$5,900 – S$11,800 per month.

Is this Senior Scientist I, Process Modules, Apm, Ime role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

The listing is based in D05 Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town. Check the posting for remote or hybrid options.

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