Application Engineer

SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES & INSTRUMENTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking an Application Engineer to support customer service engineers with technical issues and system performance testing. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and 1–3 years of experience, including hands-on work in semiconductor manufacturing. This role will involve troubleshooting, project ownership, and contributing to the evolution of technology within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years experience in engineering.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing.
• Confident in troubleshooting PC hardware.

Responsibilities

• Support customer service engineers and clients.
• Perform software testing and troubleshooting.
• Define system performance specs.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Understanding of semiconductor equipment

Programming (C++, C#, Python)

Education

Degree / Diploma in engineering

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.