Why join IME

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME), the leading electronics research institute in Singapore, is equipped with cutting edge facilities to conduct world-class research and development (R&D) in semiconductor technology.

R&D at IME covers the semiconductor technology chain, viz integrated circuit design, wafer fabrication process technology, packaging and assembly, and reliability testing and analysis. IME also conducts R&D in microsystem applications such as silicon-based micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) and has a dedicated Bioelectronics & BioMEMS program to focus its R&D efforts to serve the bio medical industry and open up new opportunities for the semiconductor industry.

At IME, we provide an enriching work environment and challenging career to all levels of staff. IME has a pool of international researchers and is constantly seeking talented PhD/Master candidates who have a passion and commitment to R&D. Pertinent industrial experience is an advantage. The level of appointment and remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualification, experience and research competency.

Benefits
IME offers an internationally competitive remuneration package that is complemented by a suite of attractive benefits, including:

  • Annual, medical, child-care, maternity, compassionate and matrimonial leave
  • Life, personal accident and medical insurance
  • Dental & flexible benefits
  • Performance bonus
  • Local and overseas training opportunities
  • Staff development
  • 5-day work week

For expatriate staff, IME also provides other benefits including housing allowance, settling-in allowance, passage assistance, etc.

Staff Programmes
IME promotes “Total Well-Being” for all staff, which includes physical, mental and social well-being. Several Staff Programmes are put in place.

For those seeking a challenging and rewarding career in microelectronics research, exciting opportunities await you in IME.

Why Singapore?
Singapore is a global city where talents gather to share innovative ideas, start new businesses, and engage in exciting career opportunities. Singapore ranks top as most globalised nation (A.T. Kearney/Foreign Policy Magazine Globalisation Index 2005). Singapore offers a globally top-ranked working populace, recognised for its high level of productivity, technical proficiency and positive work attitude, because of the continued investment in expertise-training to ensure depth of knowledge and currency of skill. Singapore is highly committed to building and sustaining world class R&D capabilities.

Singapore also has one of the highest standards of living in the world, but has a reasonable cost of living that is lower than many western countries.

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