Advanced Engineer, AS Mechanical Engineering

KULICKE & SOFFA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kulicke & Soffa is hiring an Advanced Engineer in Singapore to develop and optimize high-performance mechanical modules for its leading semiconductor bonding equipment. The role emphasizes CAD design, prototype development, and cross-functional collaboration with EE and Software teams to meet stringent performance targets.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, at least 2 years of industry experience, and hands-on experience with precision electro-mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant industry.
• Proven track record in product development of industrial equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of high precision electro-mechanical components.
• Expert knowledge of 3D CAD design tools such as NX or ProEngineer.
• Cross-functional skills spanning EE, motion control and software basics.
• Strong communication, both verbal and written.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment is a plus.
• Full product lifecycle experience from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and create drawings in CAD.
• Analyse and solve design challenges to meet performance requirements.
• Specify commercial components to achieve target performance.
• Build prototypes for testing and integration into machines.
• Develop and execute validation tests for electro-mechanical subsystems.
• Collaborate with EE and Software teams to achieve module performance.
• Work with external parties on outsourced modules.
• Ensure smooth transition to manufacturing of new modules and designs.
• Define module interfaces and ownership of deliverables.
• Perform modelling and analysis (FEA, Excel, MATLAB).
• Optimize designs for performance, manufacturability and durability.

Skills

NX/ProEngineer

Motion control

Electro-mechanical

Thermal systems

Cleanroom knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

TeamCenter

CAD Software

Job description

As the Advanced Engineer, AS Mechanical Engineering , you will leverage your mechanical engineering expertise and years of precision equipment development experience to develop and optimize, high-performance modules for Kulicke and Soffa's market leading line of advanced semiconductor bonding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and create drawings in CAD
• Analyse and solve design challenges to meet performance requirements
• Specify commercial components to achieve target performance
• Build prototypes for testing and integration into machines
• Develop and execute validation tests for electro-mechanical subsystems
• Work closely with EE and Software teams to achieve module performance
• Work with external parties on outsourced modules
• Ensure effective transition to manufacturing of new modules and designs
• Understand technical requirements and provide solutions
• Collaborate with other module owners to define module interfaces
• Perform structural and other forms of modelling and analysis
• Optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, durability and ease-of-use
• Leverage various software tools and lab equipment to collect data
• Take ownership and drive projects and issues to closure

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely relate field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant industry
• Proven track record in product development of industrial equipment
• Advanced knowledge of high precision electro-mechanical components
• Expert knowledge in 3D CAD design tools such as NX or ProEngineer
• Cross-functional skills - EE principles, motion control, software principles, basic coding
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• A positive attitude, an open mindset and a team-oriented nature
• Experience and familiarity with semiconductor equipment
• Full product lifecycle experience, from concept to production to customer interaction
• Strong analytical and modeling skills (Excel, FEA, MATLAB, coding/scripting)
• Experience with optimization of dynamic structures
• Expertise in motion systems (stepper motors, servo systems, sensors, encoders...)
• Experience with thermal, fluid and pneumatic systems
• Experience with mechanisms/motion systems that achieve micron-level precision
• Expertise in material properties/behavior in high temperature applications
• Experience with cleanroom standards and very low particle generation
• Experience and competence with collaborative, multi-site development teams
• Experience and fluency with Siemens NX and TeamCenter

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets.

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.