GlobalFoundries

Engineer, Process Engineering (Litho)

Singapore · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerGlobalFoundries
LocationSingapore
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted14 Oct 2025

Intro to GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor foundries and the only one with a truly global footprint spanning three continents. We manufacture complex, feature-rich integrated circuits that enable billions of electronic devices. At GF, we make things that matter — from the solutions that enable the way we live today, to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow. Join us in changing the industry that is changing the world. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Why GF

Be a part of our global team that is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge global technology solutions. We are seeking candidates with a strong passion for new technologies and advanced manufacturing, as we continue our Industry 4.0 Digitalization journey using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, robotics, big data analytics and more.

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Your work will have a direct impact in our expanding Fab Operations, in building out our platforms of purpose-built technologies such as smart mobile devices, personal computing, home and industrial IoT, automotive and more. You will have access to the latest technological developments at GF Labs, with opportunities for patent submissions, presenting your ideas on a global platform, and enjoy GF-wide collaboration across our fabs and offices around the world.

Introduction:

As a Lithography Process Engineer, you will be responsible for sustaining, optimizing, and developing photolithography processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work with advanced lithography tools and metrology systems to ensure critical dimension (CD) control, overlay accuracy, and defect reduction.

Your Job:

Monitor and analyze SPC/ESPC charts for lithography modules using SPACE; respond to OOC/OOS events.

Perform critical dimension (CD) and overlay analysis using CD-SEM, scatterometry, and overlay metrology tools (e.g., KLA, ASML YieldStar).

Optimize photoresist coating, soft bake, exposure, post-exposure bake (PEB), and development processes.

Manage and tune stepper/scanner exposure tools (e.g., ASML, Nikon) for optimal performance and tool matching.

Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and split lot analysis using JMP, Klarity ACE, and other statistical tools.

Troubleshoot lithography defects such as bridging, footing, scumming, and resist residues.

Collaborate with Equipment Engineers on tool qualification, focus-exposure matrix (FEM), and process window optimization.

Maintain and optimize reticle management, focus and exposure control, and alignment strategies.

Drive process improvements to enhance CD uniformity, overlay performance, line edge roughness (LER), and critical dimension uniformity (CDU).

Support technology transfers, new product introductions (NPI), and process ramp-up activities.

Lead cross-functional teams to resolve yield excursions and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Ensure compliance with TS16949 and other quality standards through regular audits and documentation updates.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Microelectronics Engineering

1 to 3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor wafer process engineering

Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems

Perform Normal / Swing Shift (or 12-hour rotating shift if required)

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in foundry or similar industry background will be an added advantage

Analytical with good interpersonal skills

Excellent team player

High Integrity

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GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

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