Applied Materials

Manager IV, Process Engineer (R&D)

Singapore,SGP Full time

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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As a Manager, Process Engineer (R&D), you will lead a team of process engineers in setting up lab module process line, managing customer turnkey project as well as developing and optimizing advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to drive innovation, ensure operational excellence, and deliver breakthrough solutions for next-generation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage engineers in utilizing techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and new technologies and apply them to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on significantly complex systems for entire range of products

  • Manage, develop, plan and execute process engineering projects for entire range of products

  • Interact with key customers to resolve significantly complex process engineering issues for entire range of products

  • Develop and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation

  • Train, define and implement new methodologies, define and apply new technologies, and/or troubleshoot, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve significantly complex process engineering issues for entire range of products

  • Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports for integrated products and generate and/or validate process engineering specifications for integrated products

  • Contributes to market share gains through technology improvement

Requirements

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

  • 10+ years in semiconductor process engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

  • Proven track record in R&D and technology development.

  • Deep understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes (e.g., deposition, etch, CMP, lithography).

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

  • Familiarity with DOE, SPC, and advanced process control methodologies.

Work Location

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

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.