KY11 - Wafer Process Applications Lead [Product Application Laboratory | Gul Circle | Up to $10K]

Title: Product Application Laboratory (PAL) Leader, SEC

Working hours : 9am–5:45pm
Working Days: Mon - Fri
Working location: Gul Ave, Singapore
Salary: $7500 - $10,000

DEPARTMENT : PRODUCT APPLICATION LAB
REPORTS TO : ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, APPLICATION & PRODUCT MGT.

About the company:

A privately held, global company with a belief in innovation and employee empowerment. With over 1000 employees worldwide, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, custom finishing equipment, engineered powders, and analytical control systems to the electronic component, printed circuit board, semiconductor, industrial finishing and decorative industries.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will be responsible for our Product Application Lab for Semiconductor applications. Working closely with the Sales team and global technical resources, the selected candidate will support the development and growth of Semiconductor industry products in the region, focused on Southeast Asia. The initial focus will be on Strip, Etch, and Clean (SEC) solutions, but will also grow to include the Elevate line of electroplating products. Specifically, the duties will include:

• Having a deep understanding of Technic products for the Semiconductor industry,
• Keeping abreast of industry developments and market position/performance of comparable competitive products.
• Working with Sales team to select appropriate customer and application targets.
• Visiting customers across the territory to understand their equipment, process, and product performance requirements.
• Starting-up and operating the Technic Wafer Processing and Failure Analysis lab.
• Conducting product functional performance testing & measurements either on-site or coordinating with other Regions to generate test results remotely.
• Advising on laboratory upgrades needed to better serve customers.
• Liaising with customers during qualification tests and providing trouble-shooting advice after installation.
• Recommending the best product for the application based on product experience and/or laboratory trials.
• Hiring and supervising at least one technician to maintain the lab and support customer trials.
• Developing specifications and facility recommendations for local manufacturing of SEC products, either at Technic or third-party facilities.
• Advise on hiring and lead training of operators for local manufacturing.
• Set operating procedures, quality targets and release specifications for any eventual locally made semiconductor products.
• Developing external collaborations with co-suppliers, Universities, or Government Research Institutes to strengthen our offering, improve our market visibility, or secure funding to advance our product offerings.

Requirement

• The role may require regular travel to Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Thailand (1-2 times per month) & less frequent travel to France and the US (1-2 times per year).
• Qualifications: Graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: 10 Years of experience in Semiconductor Wafer Processing industries.