Quality Engineer – Front-End Of Line (FEOL)

About the role

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that underpin every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. The Quality Engineer – FEOL will ensure manufacturing processes meet the highest quality standards while supporting next‑generation semiconductor production.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Develop and strengthen quality‑assurance systems to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing consistency.
• Establish quality objectives, monitor KPIs, and drive sustainable improvements in defect reduction and process performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to embed quality into production processes and new technology implementation.
• Govern manufacturing quality risk through PFMEA, Control Plans, change management, MRB, and Process Change Notification (PCN).
• Identify, investigate, mitigate, and monitor quality risks, non‑conformities, and systemic issues.
• Apply statistical methods such as SPC and Design of Experiments to interpret data, identify trends, and implement mitigation plans.
• Travel on short notice when required to support production sites.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience, including at least 3 years in‑process quality control in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of nanotechnology processes, including lithography, etch, deposition, and metrology.
• Proven ability to lead functional teams or projects with moderate complexity.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time on short notice.

Required skills

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• JMP software for data analysis
• Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Control Plans, MRB, and Process Change Notification (PCN) procedures
• Lithography, etch, deposition, and metrology techniques

What we offer

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs for employees.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge semiconductor technologies.
• Full‑time, onsite position in Singapore’s Woodlands region.