Equipment Engineering Manager

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineering Manager to lead and optimize Dry Etch, CVD, and PVD equipment across a high-volume semiconductor fab in Singapore. The role combines hands-on leadership with advanced technical expertise to drive uptime, reliability, and process support.

The successful candidate will manage engineers and technicians, implement RCA/SPC-based improvements, and partner with process teams to translate requirements into robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 8+ years of semiconductor equipment experience with team lead or supervisor responsibilities.
• Strong technical expertise in Dry Etch, CVD, or PVD (Sputter Deposition).
• Proven experience in installation, qualification, troubleshooting, maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and high-volume fab operations.
• Experience leading engineers and technicians including coaching and performance management.
• Proficiency in RCA methodologies, SPC, FMEA, and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance, uptime, and reliability metrics across toolsets.
• Drive RCA for failures and implement effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with process engineering to translate requirements into equipment solutions.
• Troubleshoot process excursions and yield-impacting events; support qualifications and hardware upgrades.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians with focus on safety and excellence.
• Drive productivity, cost reduction, and operational excellence; champion 6S and EHS practices.

Skills

Team leadership

RCA & SPC

Data-driven problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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 optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and improve tool performance.
• Partner with spare parts, logistics, and support organizations to maintain equipment readiness and maximize equipment availability.
• Utilize 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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.