APAC Regional Physical Security Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials seeks an experienced Regional Physical Security Engineer to design and implement enterprise security systems across Singapore, China, and nearby regions. You will work within the GWI team, reporting to the Regional Physical Security Technology & Solutions lead, with up to 30% travel.

The role requires expertise in access control, video surveillance, and security system integration, along with strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design and engineering of enterprise physical security systems.
• Proven expertise with platforms such as Security systems (ACS) and enterprise-grade security technologies.
• Strong understanding of global security standards, system integration, and infrastructure requirements.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, including design drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, VLAN segmentation, PoE requirements, and cybersecurity fundamentals as they apply to physical security systems.
• Experience creating BOMs and developing accurate, scalable cost models for security projects.
• Experience supporting multi-site, cross-country security deployments in fast-growing or high-tech environments.
• Demonstrated success supporting 20–30 concurrent projects across different stages of design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional teams to design physical security systems for new construction and upgrades.
• Serve as a local SME in physical security technologies including video surveillance and access control.
• Develop detailed design layouts, device placement drawings, and scopes of work for deployments.
• Coordinate with regional contractors, GIS/IT, and security teams to ensure alignment with standards.
• Draft technical specifications for security-related RFPs and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Provide on-site engineering oversight during construction phases including QA and vendor reviews.
• Evaluate and test new security technologies to support innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support regional security operations and SOC teams with incident investigations via analytics and data review.
• Partner with GSOC to ensure seamless system integration and operations readiness.
• Maintain and enforce security design standards and contribute to global standards.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering

Physical Security Technology

Tools

Avigilon

CURE 9000

Genetec

Lenel

AutoCAD

Job description

Applied Materials seeks an experienced Regional Physical Security Engineer to design and implement enterprise security systems across Singapore, China, and nearby regions. You will work within the GWI team, reporting to the Regional Physical Security Technology & Solutions lead, with up to 30% travel.

The role requires expertise in access control, video surveillance, and security system integration, along with strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration.