APPLICATION ENGINEER

SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES & INSTRUMENTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMICONDUCTORS TECHNOLOGIES & INSTRUMENTS PTE LTD is seeking an Associate Application Engineer based in Singapore. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to perform system performance tests, hardware and software evaluations, and ensure customer requirements readiness.

You will support service engineers, dive into hands-on software testing, and help define performance specs for cutting-edge handler solutions. Travel to work with customers and cross teams will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in engineering; 1–3 years' experience preferred.
• Fresh graduates will be considered for Associate Application Engineer.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor machine equipment.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor device manufacturing and quality control.
• Troubleshooting PC hardware and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with programming languages is a plus (C++, C#, Python; Excel macros).
• Familiarity with optical inspection equipment is beneficial.
• Strong English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel internationally to work with customers.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to tech expert—support customer service engineers and clients with technical help.
• Engage in hands-on software testing and troubleshooting for reliable systems.
• Define and fine-tune system performance specs for handler solutions.
• Own customer-specific projects from planning to documentation.
• Create and share technical guides and training materials.
• Contribute feedback to shape future product evolution.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment

Troubleshooting hardware

PC hardware

English communication

Travel willingness

Education

Degree or Diploma in engineering

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Excel macro

Job description

The role will involve working within a multidisciplinary team to carry out system performance tests, hardware and software evaluations, and customer requirements preparedness.

Responsibilities:

• Be the go-to tech expert—support our customer service engineers and clients with fast, friendly, and effective technical help.
• Dive into hands‑on software testing and troubleshooting, helping us build reliable, high-performance systems.
• Help define and fine‑tune system performance specs for our cutting‑edge handler solutions.
• Take ownership of customer‑specific projects, from planning to documentation—your work will directly impact real‑world applications.
• Create and share technical guides and training materials that empower others to succeed.
• Be part of our product evolution—your feedback and ideas will help shape the future of our technology.

Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in engineering discipline with minimum 1–3 years experience.
• Fresh degree graduates will be considered for Associate Application Engineer level.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor machine equipment—you know your way around the tools of the trade.
• Hands‑on experience with semiconductor device manufacturing and quality control processes.
• Confident in troubleshooting PC hardware and Windows operating systems—you’re the person people call when things go wrong.
• Skilled in diagnosing servo systems, electrical components, and devices like sensors, relays, and temperature controllers is a plus.
• It’s a plus if you have experience with programming languages like C++, C#, Python or Excel macro —bonus points if you’ve built something cool!
• Familiarity with optical inspection equipment used in semiconductor environments is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken—you can explain complex ideas clearly.
• Candidates must be open to international travel to work with customers and work cross teams based in Singapore.