Senior Engineer, Staff / Manager (Wet Etch/Electroplating)

Job description

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Company:

RF360 Singapore Pte., Ltd.

## Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Job Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage a wafer fab manufacturing engineering module specializing in Wet Etch and Electroplating processes
* Manage and develop a team of engineers and technicians in a high‑volume manufacturing environment
* Drive excellence in output, quality, cost, equipment uptime, and safety
* Ensure robust process control, stability, and integration across wet etch and plating operations
* Lead root‑cause investigations for process, quality, and equipment issues and drive permanent corrective actions
* Drive yield improvement, scrap reduction, and defect reduction through data‑driven analysis
* Ensure high equipment availability and reliability, particularly for wet benches and plating tools
* Apply and sustain SPC and statistical analysis tools to monitor and improve process performance
* Actively contribute to continuous improvement programs to resolve chronic manufacturing or quality issues
* Work closely with cross‑functional teams including Process Integration, Equipment, Quality, and Manufacturing
* Provide technical and operational leadership during crisis situations impacting fab operations
* Ensure strict compliance with EHS requirements, quality systems, cleanroom discipline, and wafer fab protocols

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## Job Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or related discipline
* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication
* Strong hands‑on technical expertise in Wet Etch, Electroplating, and related wet processes
* Prior experience in high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing within an MNC environment
* Strong understanding of:
* Process integration
* Statistical Process Control (SPC)
* Yield improvement and scrap reduction methodologies
* Equipment maintenance strategies, particularly for wet benches and plating tools
* Proven people management experience, including coaching, talent development, succession planning, and manpower deployment
* Demonstrated ability to lead root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation
* Strong sense of ownership with the ability to work effectively under pressure
* Hands‑on leadership style with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities
* Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
* Familiarity with statistical analysis tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
* Strong commitment to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), quality systems, and fab compliance

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