Equipment Engineering Manager

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials Singapore is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineering Manager to drive performance and reliability for Dry Etch, CVD and PVD platforms. You will lead engineers and technicians, implement RCA/PM programs, and collaborate with process teams to deliver high-volume fab success.

You will champion continuous improvement, maintain safety standards, and oversee maintenance strategies to minimise downtime while meeting customer requirements in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years in semiconductor equipment with team lead or supervision.
• Strong expertise in Dry Etch, CVD and PVD processes.
• Proven experience in installation, qualification, troubleshooting and reliability engineering.
• Experience leading teams, workforce planning and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance, uptime and reliability across Dry Etch, CVD and PVD toolsets.
• Drive root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for failures.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with process engineering to translate requirements into equipment solutions.
• Lead engineers and technicians, manage performance and training.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure safety and 6S/EHS practices.
• Monitor KPIs: uptime, MTBF/MTTR, PM compliance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Dry Etch

CVD

PVD

Leadership

Troubleshooting

RCA

SPC

FMEA

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

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.

Equipment Engineering Manager (Semiconductor Dry Etch, PVD, CVD)

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineering Manager / Lead to drive equipment performance, reliability, and operational excellence across Dry Etch, CVD, and PVD platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise with hands‑on leadership of engineers and technicians, supporting equipment installation, qualification, uptime improvement, and manufacturing success in a high‑volume semiconductor environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Own equipment performance, availability, uptime and reliability metrics across assigned toolsets.
• Drive root‑cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, recurring defects and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and optimise preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimise downtime and improve tool performance.
• Partner with spare parts, logistics and support organisations to maintain equipment readiness and maximise equipment availability.
• Utilise SPC, equipment health monitoring and data analytics to proactively identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

Process & Technical Support

• Collaborate with process engineering teams to understand process requirements and translate them into equipment solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment‑driven process excursions, chamber matching issues, particle performance challenges, and yield‑impacting events.
• Support process qualifications, engineering evaluations, hardware upgrades and productivity improvement projects.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex equipment issues and drive timely resolution with internal and customer stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Technician Management

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of equipment engineers and technicians, fostering a strong culture of accountability, safety and technical excellence.
• Manage technician performance, capabilities, shift coverage, training plans and workforce development.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Drive initiatives focused on productivity improvement, cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Champion 6S, EHS compliance and best practices across equipment maintenance and service operations.
• Monitor and report key KPIs including uptime, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, response time and customer satisfaction metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of semiconductor equipment experience with either team lead or technician supervision.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Dry Etch
  • CVD
  • PVD (Sputter Deposition)
• Proven experience in equipment installation, qualification, troubleshooting, maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and high‑volume fab operations.
• Experience leading teams of engineers and technicians, including workforce planning, coaching, performance management and skill development.
• Proficiency in RCA methodologies, SPC, FMEA and data‑driven problem‑solving techniques.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with all the operation stakeholders.

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

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.