Engineer, Operation Management (Productivity)

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and sustain manufacturing methods for parts and assemblies in a high‑volume semiconductor environment.

You will lead process improvements, collaborate with engineering teams, and use lean principles to reduce costs while improving quality and productivity. This role transitions from Science Park II to Tampines.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or related industries preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operation team to meet delivery requirements.
• Set and review line performance KPI target on a daily, weekly and monthly timeframe to meet delivery.
• Drive the team to achieve KPIs such as Move, CT, wafer out and CLIP with clear priority and directions.
• Develop and maintain operation dashboards, management reports for line performance such as CLIP fulfillment, CT, Move and Productivity Index.
• Co-work with cross functional teams to identify opportunities to improve productivity, cycle time, throughput and capacity planning (more out of install base)
• Drive process standardization, simplification, remove redundancy to achieve productivity goal.
• Lead Continuous improvement projects on waste elimination, cost reduction, automation and productivity improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location

Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for developing and maintaining methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You'll work closely with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and you'll use engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Your expertise in lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and achieving higher levels of productivity and cost-effectiveness. You'll develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and assess work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root cause issues and solutions that ensure operational success.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operation team to meet delivery requirements.
• Set and review line performance KPI target on a daily, weekly and monthly timeframe to meet delivery.
• Drive the team to achieve KPIs such as Move, CT, wafer out and CLIP with clear priority and directions.
• Develop and maintain operation dashboards, management reports for line performance such as CLIP fulfillment, CT, Move and Productivity Index.
• Co-work with cross functional teams to identify opportunities to improve productivity, cycle time, throughput and capacity planning (more out of install base)
• Drive process standardization, simplification, remove redundancy to achieve productivity goal.
• Lead Continuous improvement projects on waste elimination, cost reduction, automation and productivity improvement.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, industrial, or related industries preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Continuous Improvement.
• Proven track record of participating in cross-functional improvement initiatives and achieving measurable business results.
• Strong Leadership and motivational abilities
• Highly driven, motivated, resourceful with good communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI

Work Location

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines starting end of 2026)

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

No

Relocation Eligible

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.