Engineer Team Lead (Sputter Assembly Equipment)

SEAGATE SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SEAGATE SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced engineer to install, upgrade and maintain sputter systems in a fast-paced cleanroom environment.

The role requires leading junior engineers and technicians, coordinating with software, process, and maintenance teams, and driving continuous improvements to system performance and protocols. Practical hands-on work and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience installing/maintaining high vacuum CVD/PVD systems in cleanroom.
• Excellent troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledge of Thin Film / PVD / CVD / Etch / Ion Beam / Ion Implantation / Ultra-High Vacuum tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade and maintain the sputter system.
• Project manage any projects assigned within stipulated schedule.
• Involve in technical meetings/discussion.
• Troubleshooting and rework for mechanical and electrical issues.
• Generate reports - daily updates, issues, Closed Loop Corrective Action (CLCA).
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams - Software, Process, Launch, Maintenance, Equipment Development Engineering.
• Able to lead team of junior Engineers and Technicians (ES).
• Provide continuous improvement projects to improve system performance or enhanced working protocol.
• Practical and hand on work is essential to complete the assign task
• Mature in dealing with a multi-level department and personnel

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Tools

PVD/CVD systems

High vacuum systems

Job description

About our group:

Recording Media Operations (RMO) Sputter Equipment Engineering team - Be responsible to engineer solutions in the field of mechanical, electrical/electronics, PLC, software & controls, and advanced analytic system, and provide technical & engineering support to enhance ultra-high vacuum (UHV) sputter machines with upgrades to improve OEE, unscheduled/scheduled downtime, operations, process capabilities, indirect material (IDM)/hardware/consumables cost reduction, productivity, new product conversion requirements & readiness, media performance and defects reduction.

About the role - you will:

• Install, upgrade and maintain the sputter system.
• Project manage any projects assigned within stipulated schedule.
• Involve in any technical meetings/discussion.
• Troubleshooting and rework for both mechanical and electrical issues.
• Generate reports - daily updates, issues, Closed Loop Corrective Action (CLCA).
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams - Software, Process, Launch, Maintenance, Equipment Development Engineering.
• Able to lead team of junior Engineers and Technicians (ES).
• Provide continuous improvement projects to improve system performance or enhanced working protocol.
• Practical and hand on work is essential to complete the assign task
• Mature in dealing with a multi-level department and personnel

About you:

• Align with Seagate Technology core values: Innovative, Integrity, Inclusion.
• Strong intra-cultural awareness and organizational sensitivity.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and working with multiple priorities.
• Strong team player, collaborative approach and resourceful.
• Result-oriented, meticulous, and able to work independently.
• Effective communication, interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom and in a structured manufacturing environment.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor in Engineering or any relevant fields with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in installing and maintaining high vacuum CVD/PVD systems in a cleanroom environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledge of Thin Film / PVD / CVD / Etch / Ion Beam / Ion Implantation / Ultra-High Vacuum tool is an added advantage.