Engineering Specialist (Drive Assembly - Assembly Process)

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Singapore invites an Engineering Specialist (Drive Assembly - Assembly Process) to lead backend manufacturing processes, monitor yield, scrap, downtime, and cycle times within a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

You will perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, support NPI, process transfers, and maintain PFMEA, control plans, and change records while collaborating with Production, Equipment Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, and Quality to

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in process/manufacturing engineering or industrial operations.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, SPC, DOE, RCA, and process optimization.
• Proficient with data analysis tools (Power BI/Minitab/JMP/Tableau/Python/SQL).
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Own and sustain backend manufacturing processes by monitoring yield, SPC trends, scrap, downtime, cycle time, and KPIs.
• Perform root cause analysis on process excursions and quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Equipment Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, and Quality to improve stability and capability.
• Support new product introductions, engineering trials, process transfers, tool conversions, and qualification activities.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, defects, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare engineering reports, summaries, and presentations for reviews.
• Maintain process documentation, PFMEA, control plans, and engineering change records.
• Drive Continuous Improvement projects related to yield, scrap, cycle time, cost, digitization, and standardization.
• Involve in qualification activities such as post-maintenance and new machine qualification as defined by process instructions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured problem solving

Proactive

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Diploma in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

JMP

Tableau

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Engineering Specialist (Drive Assembly - Assembly Process) Job Title: Engineering Specialist (Drive Assembly - Assembly Process) Posting Start Date: 9/2/26 Requisition Id: 13819

About our group:

The Process Engineering team develops, sustains, and improves backend manufacturing processes in a high-volume, automated environment. The team partners with Operations, Equipment Engineering, Automation, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to deliver stable yield, strong process capability, and cost-efficient manufacturing performance.We are looking for a hands-on, data-driven Senior Process Engineering Specialist who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges and driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

About the role - you will:

• Own and sustain critical backend manufacturing processes by monitoring yield, SPC trends, scrap, downtime, cycle time, and key process indicators.
• Investigate process excursions and quality issues using structured root cause analysis, then implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Production, Equipment Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, and Quality to improve process stability, equipment capability, and failure mode reduction.
• Support new product introduction builds, engineering trials, process transfers, tool conversions, and qualification activities.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, defects, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical summaries, and presentations for engineering and management review.
• Maintain process documentation, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and engineering change records.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to yield, scrap, cycle time, cost, digitization, and standardization.
• Involve in qualification related activities i.e. post-maintenance, preventive maintenance, and new machine qualification as defined by in process instructions.

About you:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approach.
• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across functions.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and continuous improvement.

Your experience includes:

• Diploma in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, production support, or industrial operations.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, SPC, DOE, root cause analysis, process optimization, and qualification activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools such as Power BI, Minitab, JMP, Tableau, Python, SQL or equivalent applications.
• Willingly to work 12 hours shift

Location:

Location: Woodlands, Singapore, W1
Travel: None

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented andpassionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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