Manager IV, Process Engineer (R&D)

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The Manager, Process Engineer leads a team of engineers responsible for driving technology adoption, optimizing equipment performance. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure successful integration of advanced technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops new or modified process formulations, defines processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, and reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of products. Involvement may begin at any step from pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing

• Coordinates design requirement review with appropriate engineering/scientific personnel to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications

• May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes

• Partner with the customers and the Business Units for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and product teams to resolve process-related challenges and optimize production efficiency.

• Collaborate with global teams, customers, and partners to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and processes.

• Maintain rigorous documentation of process development activities, experiments, and outcomes.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment between engineering, marketing, and business objectives.

• Drive adoption of new technologies through demos, evaluations, joint development programs, and tool qualifications.

• Manage and develop a team of Process Engineers, ensuring training, certification, and performance excellence.

• Responsible for demand planning and financial forecasting for PE activities.

• Contribute to business plans and resource allocation to meet organizational priorities.

• Demonstrate advanced integration knowledge across multiple processes and technologies.

• Resolve complex technical and operational issues using structured problem-solving approaches.

Requirements

• PhD/ Master/ Bachelor in Engineering studies

• 7 years and above of process-related experiences in semiconductor industry with at least 3 years in leadership roles.

• Prior work experiences in a technical support or field service role will be an added advantage

• Strong technical background in semiconductor processes and equipment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer-facing interactions.

• Ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously.

Work Location

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

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