In this position as part of IME’s Advanced Process Module department, you will be focusing on SiC epitaxy process development for next generation SiC power MOSFETs. You will work closely with IME’s silicon carbide process integration & device design team as well as key customers.
Responsibilities:
- Development of CVD processes for high-quality SiC epitaxy on 6/8-inch substrates, with emphasis on high dopant & thickness uniformity and low extended defect density.
- Metrology and characterization of SiC epilayers (e.g. epilayer dopant & thickness uniformity, surface roughness, crystal quality, stress, carrier lifetime, etc.).
- Quality and process deviation/ issue troubleshooting.
- Provide technical support for process transfer to internal fab and external customers.
- Prepare Standard Operation Procedure (SOP), Out of Control Plan (OCAP) and others technical documentation for low volume prototyping.
- Correlation of SiC extended crystal defects (type and density) with MOSFET performance & yield, and with MOSFET processing conditions.
- Design of experiments to minimize SiC point defect and extended defect density in SiC epilayers with emphasis on enhancing SiC device performance.
- Simulations (Kinetic Monte Carlo & Computational Fluid Dynamics) for improved SiC epilayer uniformity and reduced defect density.
- Preparation of technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as conferences and journals.
- Working with IME's power electronics related team to solve key technical challenges in the SiC power electronics industry.
- Hands-on working on SiC epitaxy tool
- Leading epitaxy development related projects, work packages of a project.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Materials Science / EE / Physics or equivalent with minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in SiC/GaN epitaxy and materials characterization.
- At least 8 - 10 years of relevant experience
- Strong communication, industry awareness, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly motivated to succeed, a self-starter who is driven and able to work with others effectively to "get things done".
- Industry experience is a plus.
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
