Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Seagate International Headquarters Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate International Headquarters Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an Equipment Engineer to own and optimize sputter equipment performance, ensuring uptime and OEE.

You will analyze data, troubleshoot advanced issues, and drive maintenance strategies across a cross-functional team. The role emphasizes collaboration with production and maintenance, development of SOPs, and adoption of AI-driven tools to improve yield and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving capability with a structured approach to root cause analysis.
• Good data analysis and diagnostic skills, with exposure or interest in applying AI-driven insights for equipment performance improvement.
• Familiar with equipment control systems, automation, and standard engineering tools; knowledge or willingness to learn AI/analytics applications is an added advantage.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication and cross-functional engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain sputter equipment performance.
• Ensure equipment meets uptime, quality, and OEE targets.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment issues.
• Drive maintenance excellence and develop, execute, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Support production operations and provide technical support during shift operations and critical tool recovery.
• Define and optimize process parameters and control points; support process qualification and engineering trials.
• Develop and update SOPs, PM procedures, and troubleshooting guides; participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote the adoption of AI-driven tools and digital solutions to enhance troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and decision-making.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Automation

AI/analytics interest

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering

Job description

About our group:

Sputtering is the heart of media process in recording media organization. We are a dynamic team working in the world’s largest state-of-the art magnetic media manufacturing environment with highly automated processes, latest technology and advanced control systems.We pride ourselves on delivering committed equipment performance and operational objectives through effective maintenance, technology, and innovation to help Seagate succeed. Our team is made up of committed, talented, and friendly people passionate about our job, believing in people’s well-being and people’s development.

About the role - you will:

• Own and maintain sputter equipment performance
• Ensure equipment meets uptime, quality, and OEE targets
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment issues
• Drive maintenance excellence

• Develop, execute, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance strategies

  Support reduction of unscheduled downtime through reliability improvements

• Technical problem solving & improvement

• Analyze process/equipment data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

  Implement engineering solutions to improve yield, uptime, and cost performance

• Support production operations

• Work closely with production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues

  Provide technical support during shift operations and critical tool recovery

• Process and equipment optimization

• Define and optimize process parameters and control points

  Support process qualification, engineering trials, and change implementation

• Documentation and system improvements

• Develop and update SOPs, PM procedures, and troubleshooting guides

  Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, cost reduction, automation)

• Compliance & safety

• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and audit requirements (e.g., RBA, internal audits)

  Maintain safe working practices in cleanroom environment

• Collaboration and knowledge sharing

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and specialists

  Support structured training and effective knowledge transfer within the team

  Promote the adoption of AI-driven tools and digital solutions to enhance troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and decision-making

  Encourage the use of AI for data analysis, pattern recognition, and continuous improvement initiatives

About you:

• Strong problem-solving capability with a structured approach to root cause analysis
• Good data analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills, with exposure or interest in applying AI-driven insights for equipment performance improvement
• Familiar with equipment control systems, automation, and standard engineering tools; knowledge or willingness to learn AI/analytics applications is an added advantage
• A collaborative team player with strong communication and cross-functional engagement skills

Your experience includes:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in equipment engineering or maintenance within semiconductor, media, or vacuum environment
• Hands-on exposure (through work, projects, or internships) in vacuum systems, sputter equipment, or thin film processing technologies will be an advantage

Location:

Our Woodlands site is one of the largest electronics manufacturing sites in Singapore, housing our recording media operations. Spread over three sites, it is easily accessible via bus or from the MRT Station, with many employees taking mass transportation to work. Here at work, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at our onsite canteen and coffee shop. We offer a range of facilities including an in-house gym and dance studio, as well as after-work badminton and table tennis competitions. On-site celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.