Application Engineer (AOI) (East)(Semicon)

RS RECRUITMENT AGENCY LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore seeks an Application Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team. This role involves technical support, system performance testing, and project ownership. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, 1–3 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, and strong troubleshooting skills. Familiarity with programming languages and optical inspection is welcome. The position may require international travel to collaborate with clients and teams across Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience required.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing processes is essential.
• Familiarity with optical inspection equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support customer service engineers with technical help.
• Conduct hands-on software testing and troubleshooting.
• Own customer-specific projects from planning to documentation.
• Take ownership of customer-specific projects.

Skills

System performance testing

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Programming languages (C++, C#, Python)

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Degree / Diploma in engineering discipline

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Excel macro

Job description

Overview

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.

Ang Hoe Keong | EA Personnel Registration No.: R1106345

RS Recruitment Agency | EA License No. 17C8809