About our group:
The Sputter Process Engineering team(RMO) is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining thin‑film deposition processes for advanced PMR and HAMR media technologies.
Based in Singapore and part of a global engineering network, we drive process excellence, yield improvement, and high‑volume manufacturing readiness. We collaborate closely with suppliers, R&D, and cross‑functional teams to enable next‑generation media performance through materials and process innovation.
About the role - you will:
As a key technical contributor, you will lead material performance and process integration for sputtering targets in high‑volume manufacturing.
- Serve as the technical lead for sputtering target materials, focusing on magnetic, mechanical, and microstructural properties.
- Define and optimize target material specifications to meet process stability, film performance, and reliability requirements.
- Drive supplier qualification and improvement, with strong understanding of target manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, HIP, bonding).
- Lead investigation of material‑related excursions, establishing linkages between material properties and process performance.
- Integrate target behavior with sputter process conditions to improve yield, OEE, and process robustness.
- Apply material characterization and data analytics to correlate target attributes with film quality and product performance.
- Evaluate and qualify next‑generation target materials for PMR and HAMR applications.
- Establish standards, control strategies, and best practices for target management across operations.
About you:
Innovative, inclusive, and integrity-driven.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
- Strong team player with a collaborative and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
- Detail-oriented, results-driven, and capable of working independently when required.
- Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive and capable of leading initiatives across cross‑functional teams.
Your experience includes:
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Metallurgy, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of materials properties, microstructure, and characterization techniques.
- Experience in supplier management, qualification, or technical issue resolution.
- Hands‑on experience in sputtering, vacuum deposition, or thin‑film processes.
- Proven ability in troubleshooting and driving process improvements in manufacturing environments.
