Senior Development Engineer

Engineer (Senior to Staff), Development

Singapore Headquarters | On-site Model

HOYA Electronics primary focus is on the development of optical and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photomask blanks, which are critical components in the manufacturing process of the latest-generation chips used in various applications such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and 5G. The company also manufactures a range of photomask blanks used in the production of chips for various applications such as memory, logic, and power devices.

Life at HOYA Electronics

HOYA strives to create innovations for a better future for people.

At HOYA Electronics, we are dedicated to innovation in the information technology segment, envisioning a world where all can thrive in harmony with nature. Our people are guided by our mission along with principles of commitment and innovation, influence every decision and action we take. We prioritize environmental protection, safety, and human rights, fostering diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.

Be Empowered to Innovate and Develop for a Better Tomorrow with Us

• Experience an empowering and inclusive workplace that fuels your growth and development.
• Unlock your potential with abundant opportunities for skill-building and career advancement.
• Thrive in an environment that supports work-life balance and values your well-being.
• Receive fair and competitive rewards – your success is our success.
• We believe in recognizing excellence and celebrating your contributions.

Get to Know the Role

We are seeking a Development Engineer to join the Development team in our mask blank factory. Our team focuses on pilot line launching for new products and technology. As a development engineer, you will participate in the development of deposition processes that focus on product transfer, yield, quality, and throughput improvements. We have a strong emphasis on statistics-driven methods for experimental design and data analysis. You will be coordinate with R&D team at our facility in Japan Nagasaka to provide engineering support for all activities and new product set-up.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate new product/equipment qualification.
• Develop yield improvement measures.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for mass production, addressing scalability issues that arise beyond small-scale builds.
• Manage the transfer of newly qualified products to mass production, ensuring process parameters are within defined acceptable ranges.
• Analyse factors that affect thin film properties of mask blanks with regards to sputter deposition technology
• Develop stages of fabrication for thin film mask blanks
• Development of the fabrication equipment, process parameters, parameter limits and monitoring/control techniques to give a good product yield.
• Creation of specifications and manufacturing process instructions for all stages of production.

Skills and Competencies Profile

• Degree in Material Science or Engineering, or a related field.
• Fresh Graduates may apply. 3-5 years of related working experience in semiconductor industry is preferred.
• Understanding of thin film metallurgy and deposition processes and equipment (Ion beam deposition, PVD, CVD)
• Experience in demonstrating statistical skills in data analysis, good knowledge in JMP, Minitab, DOE and SPC are preferred.
• Experience with following tools: Ellipsometer, X-ray reflectometry, SEM and EDX.
• Experience in a quality certified environment, i.e. ISO9001, 5S, 8D, lean six sigma
• Able to work in cleanroom environment and perform overtime as and when necessary.

HOYA Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and creating a safe and inclusive workplace that enables our people to perform at their best, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or sexual orientation, and other attributes that make every individual unique.

An offer with HOYA Electronics Singapore is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

HOYA Electronics Singapore does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with HOYA Electronics Singapore.