Equipment Engineer - CMP

HPS PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HPS PARTNERS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced engineer to support CMP equipment in a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment. You will perform maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and participate in equipment commissioning and ramp-up.

The role requires 4+ years in semiconductor equipment maintenance, ability to read schematics, and willingness for rotating shifts. Join a hands-on team focused on reliability and cost-of-ownership improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related Diploma.
• 4+ years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience with high-vacuum systems is desirable.
• Able to interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Willing to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment faults and restore tools to production promptly.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor tool availability, reliability and overall performance.
• Investigate recurring failures and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning and production ramp-up.
• Train and provide technical guidance to Assistant Engineers.
• Maintain compliance with quality, safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment reliability

Schematic interpretation

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Diploma with semiconductor maintenance experience

Job description

Support the stable operation of CMP equipment within a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment. The role covers equipment maintenance, fault recovery, performance improvement and shift-based production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment faults and restore tools to production promptly.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor tool availability, reliability and overall performance.
• Investigate recurring failures and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Improve equipment capability, productivity and operating costs.
• Maintain technical procedures, troubleshooting guides and maintenance records.
• Plan spare-parts and consumable requirements within the approved budget.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning and production ramp-up.
• Participate in equipment improvement and cost-of-ownership initiatives.
• Train and provide technical guidance to Assistant Engineers.
• Maintain compliance with quality, safety and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering; or a relevant Diploma with at least four years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience.
• At least 1-3 years of relevant semiconductor experience; fresh graduates may be considered.
• Experience with high-vacuum systems and basic wafer-fabrication equipment knowledge.
• Able to interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Willing to work rotating shifts.