Principal Research Engineer (Lead, Wets Module Group), (APM), IME Full-time

Principal Research Engineer (Lead, Wets Module Group), (APM), IME

Posting Date: 19 Feb 2026 | Closing Date: 20 Apr 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of the IME's variety of programs requirements such as semiconductor wet cleaning and wet etch and CMP and ECP wet process
• May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new materials, concepts and approaches in the processing or development of new processes.
• Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Championing engineering experiments for process characterization to drive for quality and yield improvement.
• Setup and collect the experimental data and generate reports for both internal and customer distribution.
• Design and complete DOE (Design of Experiments) evaluations to characterize process window for new requirements.
• Work closely with senior members and process integrators to understand technology roadmaps, process capability requirements and business issues/ challenges.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with manageable risks
• Act as subject matter wet etch expert for both internal and external stockholders.
• Accelerate parallel process development capability to meet aggressive project timelines and supporting faster innovation cycles
• Build a sustainable talent pipeline across both research and engineering and manufacturing levels.
• Lead Wet clean / etch, CMP and ECP module teams.

Requirements

• Doctor's degree in chemistry, Chemical engineering with 8+ years of relevant work experience in semiconductor process engineering; or
• Master’s degree with 12+ years of relevant work experience in semiconductor process engineering, specially related to wet process modules.
• Prior experience in wet etch/ wet clean processes is preferred
• A safety mindset is the most prerequisite for this position.
• Hands-on experience in designing and executing experiments (DOE), statistical and cause analysis, and problem-solving methods
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Managerial skill about technical roadblock and human resource arrangement is required.

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.

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: 12 Years

Work Location: Fusionopolis