Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Principal Process Engineer specializing in Dry Etch and Unit Module Development to join its semiconductor manufacturing team. The role involves developing and refining etch process formulations, analyzing technical data to ensure process quality, and establishing standard procedures and FMEA for etch modules. Candidates should possess technical expertise in etch process development and process control. The position offers a salary of 8,000.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/principal-process-engineer-dry-etch-unit-module-development-35583 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 02 Oct 2026]

The Opportunity:

You will be joining a reputable semiconductor foundry that manufactures complex integrated chips for electronic devices.

The Job:

Technical Expertise & Etch Process Development:

• Develop and modify etch process formulations, methods, and tool controls to meet stringent quality standards.
• Analyze, and review technical data and charts to ensure etch performance, focusing on non-uniformity, defectivity, and removal rate stability.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) specific to the etch module.
• Integrate etch equipment capabilities and material systems to meet process module and technology specifications.
• Lead recipe creation, maintenance, and optimization for etch tools to ensure accurate process monitoring and improve recipe quality.

Leadership& Collaboration:

• Drive Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs) to enhance process performance and productivity.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for etch, providing guidance and training to junior etch engineers.
• Collaborate with vendors and other internal teams for benchmarking and cross-learning initiatives.
• Demonstrate mastery in all aspects of the etch technical discipline, with group-wide recognition as a senior member of a technical team.

Problem-Solving& Innovation:

• Solve complex, novel, and non-recurring technical problems.
• Proactively identify and implement significant changes to existing processes and methods.
• Contribute to intellectual property by being a contributing inventor on patents related to etch technology.
• Participate in and contribute to conference or journal publications.

Safety & Compliance:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

The Talent:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical /Electronics / Mechanical / Chemical / Materials Science Engineering or related field.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in wafer fabrication industry, with a strong focus on etch.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good analytical and project management skills
• Organized and systematic in problem solving, familiar with SPC, DOE & FMEA

Next Step:

• Interested applicants, please send your resume to  with your current and expected salary.
• All shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Koh Ying Chong

Consultant, Engineering | Permanent Recruitment

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