Research Engineer II (Semiconductor Fabrication (Heterogeneous Integrated Photonics))

National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics (NCAIP) is a Mid-Sized Centre funded by the National Research Foundation. The key objective is to support efforts to develop new photonics technologies that can be translated to the semiconductor industry.

Key Responsibilities

Fabricate integrated photonic devices end-to-end in a shared cleanroom across the group's semiconductor-laser, RF-photonics and heterogeneous-integration projects, including wet cleaning, wafer cleaving/dicing and facet preparation. Run core process modules: e-beam/DUV/i-line lithography and ICP-RIE/RIE etch; PECVD/LPCVD, sputtering, ALD and e-beam deposition, lift-off, metallization and annealing — with CD control under the Center Director's direction.

Perform heterogeneous integration and bonding (plasma-activated/adhesive/eutectic wafer-die bonding, substrate thinning/CMP, advanced packaging).

Requirements

Master's degree (MSc/MEng) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Materials Science, Applied Physics, Optical/Photonic Engineering, or a related field. At least 2 years of relevant hands-on cleanroom and micro-/nano-fabrication experience with semiconductor, photonic or optoelectronic devices (project experience may also be considered).

Practical experience with lithography and dry etching (e-beam/DUV/i-line, ICP-RIE/RIE) including CD control, and with thin-film deposition and metallization (PECVD/LPCVD, sputtering, ALD, e-beam evaporation, lift-off, annealing). Experience with optical/electrical device characterization and metrology (SEM, AFM, ellipsometry/ reflectometry, profilometry) and yield/ failure analysis.

Proficient in MATLAB and/or Python with strong collaboration and communication skills, with a commitment to adhering to cleanroom safety regulations and standard operating procedures. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU