Ramp Process Engineer - Test and Optical Metrology

About the role

Applied Materials is looking for a motivated, hands-on Optical Metrology / Optical Testing engineer to support the setup and ramp of its next-generation semiconductor manufacturing line in Singapore. You will work across engineering and operations to drive technology transfer from pathfinding and ramp to pilot production, where experience in process transfer to a pilot production line is critical for a smooth fab ramp-up.

Key responsibilities

• Review and train on existing R&D processes and transfer knowledge to the pilot production line.
• Create a comprehensive checklist to ensure successful transfer of processes and materials.
• Collaborate with R&D, production process, integration, operations and hardware teams to complete the checklist on time so HVM operations can start.
• Track and manage schedules, deliverables and risks for technology transfer and production milestones.
• Coordinate training with R&D transfer engineers.
• Support Optical Metrology and/or Optical Testing tool and process qualifications at the HVM site.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and industry standards, especially Optical Metrology / Optical Testing.
• Comfortable working across time zones, collaborating with remote teams and supporting factory-side execution.
• Discipline in tracking and driving deliverables to completion.
• Flexibility to travel between Southeast Asia and the USA up to 50% of the time.
• Candidates with more relevant years of experience will be considered for a Senior or Principal equivalent role.