MTS Etch Equipment

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Position Overview

STMicroelectronics is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Member of Technical Staff (MTS) – Etch Equipment to join our advanced manufacturing team in Singapore. This role is responsible for sustaining, improving, and optimizing etch equipment and related processes to ensure stable tool performance, robust process control, high product quality, and manufacturing excellence in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor, working closely with Process Integration, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, and Technology Development teams to drive tool qualification, process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. This position requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that support fab readiness and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and support etch equipment performance, process stability, and manufacturability in a high-volume production environment.

• Lead technical troubleshooting efforts for process excursions, equipment drift, chamber instability, profile deviation, contamination, and yield detractors.

• Support process tuning, chamber matching, recipe optimization, and equipment qualification for advanced etch processes.

• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve tool availability, process capability, product quality, and yield.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful technology transfer, tool readiness, and process ramp-up.

• Monitor and improve key equipment and process metrics using SPC, DOE, and statistical data analysis.

• Work with equipment and maintenance teams to strengthen preventive maintenance, calibration, and tool performance standards.

• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, BKMs, qualification reports, and process guidelines.

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, and contribute to knowledge sharing across the organization.

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in etch equipment and semiconductor manufacturing.

Technical Qualifications

• Strong expertise in etch equipment and semiconductor plasma process technologies.

• Demonstrated expertise with Trymax and Axcelis tools, including:

  • tool setup and operation
  • process tuning
  • chamber matching
  • equipment qualification
  • troubleshooting and process correction

• Strong knowledge of etch process fundamentals, including:

  • plasma behavior
  • selectivity
  • anisotropy
  • profile control
  • endpoint considerations
  • defectivity management

• Practical experience in equipment troubleshooting, process stabilization, and defect reduction.

• Solid understanding of process integration, yield improvement, and defect analysis in semiconductor manufacturing.

• Familiarity with metrology and analytical tools relevant to etch processes, such as:

  • CD-SEM
  • SEM
  • profilometry
  • thickness measurement
  • particle monitoring
  • surface inspection tools

• Strong capability in DOE, SPC, data analysis, and root cause investigation.

• Experience supporting technology transfer from development to manufacturing.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• Familiarity with fab safety, quality systems, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a semiconductor high-volume manufacturing or technology transfer environment.

• Strong background in etch equipment ownership and process support.

• Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional problem-solving teams.

• Proven track record of improving uptime, repeatability, chamber stability, and process capability.

• Experience in driving technical contributions through innovation, patents, publications, or impactful fab improvements.

• Exposure to ISO systems, operational excellence frameworks, and equipment maintenance practices.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• Typically 10 to 15 years of experience in etch process or equipment development, preferably within semiconductor manufacturing.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-functional fab environment.

• Strong record of technical ownership, collaboration, and execution excellence.

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At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

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