Electronics Lab Technician – SEM & Microscopy (1-Year)

Ethos Search Associates Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Search Associates Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a hands-on engineer for a 1-year renewable position based at Changi Business Park. The role focuses on sample preparation, cross-sectioning, grinding and polishing of PCB and semiconductor samples.

Responsibilities include optical microscopy inspections, SEM analysis, evaluating layer thickness and solder joints, operating equipment, documenting results, and generating technical reports. Collaboration with engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering, Materials Science, Electronics or related field.
• At least 2 years hands-on experience in sample prep, mounting, grinding, polishing and cross-sectioning.
• Experience operating optical microscopy and SEM equipment.
• Experience in image analysis, metrology and reporting software.
• Ability to identify defects such as voids, cracks, contamination and delamination.
• Familiar with semiconductor packaging and PCB manufacturing processes.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking and strong documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation, cross-sectioning, mounting, grinding and polishing of PCB and semiconductor samples.
• Conduct optical microscopy inspections and SEM analysis for failure analysis and material characterization.
• Evaluate layer thickness, plating quality, via structures, solder joints, and interfaces from cross-sections.
• Operate cross-section preparation tools, optical microscopes and SEM systems.
• Document inspection results and generate technical reports.
• Communicate findings to engineers and project stakeholders.

Skills

Optical microscopy

SEM analysis

Image analysis

Metrology

Reporting software

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Materials Science/Electronics

Tools

Cross-section preparation tools

Optical microscopes

SEM systems

Image analysis software

Job description

Ethos Search Associates Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a hands-on engineer for a 1-year renewable position based at Changi Business Park. The role focuses on sample preparation, cross-sectioning, grinding and polishing of PCB and semiconductor samples.

Responsibilities include optical microscopy inspections, SEM analysis, evaluating layer thickness and solder joints, operating equipment, documenting results, and generating technical reports. Collaboration with engineers is essential.