Application Engineer

SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES & INSTRUMENTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Application Engineer to provide technical support, perform hands-on testing, and define specifications for semiconductor equipment. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills in English and the ability to troubleshoot hardware are essential. Ideal applicants will also have knowledge of programming languages and be open to international travel. Join us to be part of innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years experience in engineering.
• Confident in troubleshooting Windows operating systems.
• Familiarity with diagnostics of servo systems and electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customer service engineers.
• Conduct hands-on software testing and troubleshooting.
• Define and fine-tune system performance specifications.

Skills

Hands-on software testing

Troubleshooting PC hardware

Communication skills

Understanding of semiconductor equipment

Programming (C++, C#, Python)

Education

Degree / Diploma in engineering

Tools

PC hardware

Optical inspection equipment

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.