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Senior Research Scientist

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
28 Oct 2020

Job Details

Temasek Laboratories @ NTU invites applications for the position of Senior Research Scientist/Fab Manager.

This is a growth position requiring proficiency in semiconductor production management, process control, lean manufacturing, capacity ramp, cost control, and manufacturing ecosystem management. We need a hands-on leader with a record of success in building a manufacturing team, in mentoring people, and in achieving excellence in 360 degree key performance indexes – cycle time, yield, on-time delivery, cost, volume etc. He/she should have extensive experience and expertise in semiconductor (III-V processing is an added advantage) fabrication and high-tech manufacturing leadership. Additionally, the Senior Research Scientist needs to be highly motivated, exhibit excellent communication and leadership skills as well as a passion for developing and producing best-in-class products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Production Control with supply chain management (SCM)
  • Measurement and improvement KPIs (key performance indicators)
  • Manage manufacturing flow through our customers
  • Manage evaluation scorecard and selection of key suppliers and mfg. partners
  • Support NPI activities (R&D), including specifications, FMEAs, DFX, qualification plans etc.
  • Interface effectively with customers
  • Collaborate and partner across multiple business segments and functions
  • Collaborate with development engineering teams to determine delivery schedules
  • Continue process optimization and improvement
  • Lead and mentor continuous improvement initiatives
  • Create and maintain the process documents with the standard of ISO 9001:2015

Job Requirements:

  • PhD or Masters with at least 5 years experience in either Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Material Science/Physics/Chemistry or other related fields
  • More than 6 years of relevant high-tech engineering, prototyping, and small volume manufacturing
  • Prior experience in transiting from R&D to prototyping or medium volume manufacturing
  • Experience interfacing with R&D team, customers and/or managing a wafer fab
  • SPC expertise and/or 6 Sigma classification is highly desirable
  • R&D Experience is advantageous
  • Hands-on MES experience (at least small volume manufacturing)
  • Hands-on capacity modelling and capital equipment planning experience
  • Ability to manage a single-shift and/or multi-shift organization
  • Assembly process experience is advantageous
  • Leader with experience in change management and consensus building
  • Problem solving with sound logical thinking and analysis
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Excellent listening and collaboration skills
  • Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
  • Relevant software competency in MS Office, MS Project or equivalent, SPC and MES packages

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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