About Advanced Substrate Technologies Pte. Ltd.

We are a Singapore-based subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., a Japanese pioneer in printing technologies and a leading supplier of high-quality Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FC-BGA) substrates. We are the first factory in Singapore to pioneer the manufacturing of high-end FC-BGA substrates used in cutting-edge semiconductor products such as network switches and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) devices.

Additionally, our facility will conduct research and development (R&D) aimed at advancing substrate technologies to meet the evolving performance requirements of future products in these domains. Broadcom Inc., a global technology leader specializing in semiconductor design, enterprise software, and security solutions, is also actively supporting the establishment of this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Singapore.

 

Our Research & Development

Do you thrive on developing groundbreaking technologies that lead to amazing new products? Are you meticulous and committed to excellence, always aiming for extraordinary results? Come see what you can achieve with AST R&D team! We believe that new ideas swiftly become remarkable products. With your passion and dedication, there’s no telling the impact you’ll make.

 

Company Overview

Our AST R&D team is on a mission to transform AI and develop groundbreaking hardware. We’re creating innovative solutions for tighter, quicker, and more dependable integration of processing and memory, moving beyond the limitations of current substrate technologies. We leverage cutting-edge semiconductor processing technologies, including Chemical Mechanical Planarization, to produce high-performance substrates with 10x increase in interconnect density, paving the way for packages with up to a trillion transistors.

 

Job Responsibilities

Process Equipment Evaluation:

• Set up, qualify and evaluate surface finishing and plating process equipment.

Process Optimization:

• Set-up and optimize conditions for immersion tin and electroless NiPdAu processes for new product introduction and continuous improvement in mass production.

Production Conditions and Standardization:

• Develop and uphold technical standards, work standards, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and control plans.
• Manage tasks related to establishing and standardizing production conditions for FCBGA manufacturing.

 Roadmap Verification and Implementation:

• Verify and implement roadmaps, including the verification of design rules and integration of new materials.

Process Change Management:

• Handle requests for process changes and manage their implementation.

Material Selection and Evaluation:

• Select and evaluate materials used in the production process.

Inspection and Measurement Equipment Evaluation:

• Establish and evaluate equipment used for inspection, measurement, and analysis in the surface treatment and plating processes.

Customer Technical Meetings:

• Manage and conduct technical meetings with customers to address and resolve technical issues and inquiries

Product Yield and Quality Stability:

• Oversee tasks aimed at improving product yield and maintaining quality stability.

Productivity Enhancement:

• Engage in activities to enhance productivity through standardization, review of work procedures, and automation of process checks.

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and organizational goals.

 

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in substrate, PCB and semiconductor surface finishing processes, electroplating processes is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Semiconductor industry and customer knowledge.
• Preferably with PCB manufacturing process background.
• Good understanding of chemistry, electrical, and mechanical fields.
• Experience in managing quality and productivity in production environments (preferred).
• Familiarity with measurement, analysis, and reliability evaluation tools (preferred).
• Basic understanding of substrate manufacturing processes (preferred).

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Excellent listening skills with the capacity to understand and address customer needs.
• Proficient in project management, with the ability to effectively plan and execute projects.

Attributes:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for engaging, collaborating with, and influencing various stakeholders.
• A global perspective with a readiness to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong leadership and good team player.

 

Location & Commitments

• Premises located in 9 Pesawat Drive, Singapore 619607
• Permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week

 

Contact us to apply

If you believe you possess the qualifications for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to our HR team at hr_career@ast-sg.com.

 

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge projects in a growing field.
• Collaborative and innovative environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.

 

Closing Statement

AST is dedicated to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where every employee feels appreciated, respected, and empowered to share their unique perspectives.

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