Engineering Technician (Project Based)

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

Job summary

Applied Materials Singapore seeks an experienced Engineering Technician to perform highly complex electro-mechanical functions, including design, test, fabrication and troubleshooting of electronics and electromechanical systems. You will work from limited documentation, compile data, and develop procedures and tests, while mentoring junior technicians and assisting in NPI efforts.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Requires ability to perform highly complex electro-mechanical functions.
• Ability to work with limited or no documentation and still deliver results.
• Strong troubleshooting and field installation experience across systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, checkout, fabricate, modify, troubleshoot and assemble electronics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Work on experimental design circuitry, prototype models, test equipment and fixtures.
• Perform system and component level testing with minimal supervision.
• Develop and document test procedures and logbooks; contribute to procedures and standard work.
• Provide training to junior engineers and work with Engineering on NPI procedures.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness and compliance with company policies; participate in health and safety training.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Mechanical design

Electrical testing

Cross-functional communication

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Performs highly complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools and test fixtures.

Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems with no supervision. Assignments require solution of difficult problems by application of technical knowledge. May perform highly complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.

Skilled at working from limited or no documentation. Investigates, compiles data, documents and recommends changes using applicable reporting process to enhance product performance.

Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills. Assists in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures. Writes highly complex technical reports and test procedures.

Demonstrates competence in performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.

Observes all safety standards. Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training and follows safety and security policies, procedures and practices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety dept. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipment when required, and uses equipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.

Requires full understanding of the company's manufacturing and/or engineering processes, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface across departmental/functional lines. Provides management with technical solutions in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.

Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians. Recognized as an expert for particular platform(s) or product(s). Highly proficient at troubleshooting and resolving issues. Effective at providing standard work and workmanship skills training. Works closely with Engineering in the development of procedures and documentation for NPI. May serve as a "Quality Lead". May assist supervisor in daily planning of alignment of resources.

Other Requirements:

This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving oroperating heavy machinery including forklifts.

Additionally, because this position may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

• Has comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts within own discipline

Business Expertise

• Has in-depth understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve shared and individual objectives

Leadership

• May act as a lead for the team, may coordinate the work of others beyond own area. May provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions and applying methods, techniques, experience and precedents; exercises judgment within generally defined practices

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Impact

• Has direct impact through responsibility for the quality of deliverables

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates tact and diplomacy to exchange ideas and information in a concise and logical way