Manager, Process Engineer (Deposition)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Manager, Process Engineer (Deposition) in Singapore. The role leads the development and scaling of next-generation advanced packaging technologies using thin-film deposition expertise, and works closely with customers, research organisations and engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and scaling of next-generation advanced packaging technologies, using expertise in PVD, CVD and/or ALD to enable customer roadmaps and solve critical technology challenges.
• Drive the process and technology roadmap for advanced packaging, 3D integration and related semiconductor applications.
• Manage engineers who characterise hardware, define methods and new technologies, and apply them across the division's product range.
• Resolve complex process engineering issues with key customers, addressing high-value problems for the division.
• Ensure effective product and technology demonstrations.
• Collaborate with executive and junior managers to ensure strategic execution and lead market-share improvement efforts.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in supervisory or management capacity.
• Deep technical expertise in semiconductor thin-film deposition technologies (PVD, CVD and/or ALD).
• Strong understanding of materials engineering, process integration and advanced packaging applications.
• Knowledge of advanced packaging technologies such as TSV, hybrid bonding and wafer-level packaging.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence internally and externally, including senior management.
• Problem-solving attitude with a quality-mindset approach.

What we offer

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and career growth.
• Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing and personal and professional growth.
• Full-time position; travel of about 20% of the time; relocation eligible.
• Work location at Science Park II, moving to Tampines from April 2027.