Equipment Maintenance Engineer Team Lead

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Singapore seeks an experienced Equipment Maintenance Engineer Team Lead to oversee sputter system installations and upgrades. The successful candidate will manage projects, lead junior engineers, and ensure operational efficacy in a cleanroom environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Join this dynamic team driven by innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade and maintain sputter systems.
• Project manage any assigned projects.
• Lead a team of junior Engineers and Technicians.

Skills

Excellent troubleshooting capabilities

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Engineering or relevant fields

Tools

High vacuum CVD/PVD systems

Ultra-High Vacuum tools

Job description

Equipment Maintenance Engineer Team Lead

Location: Singapore, SG

Posting Date: Sep 30, 2025

Job ID: 12749

About our group:

Recording Media Operations (RMO) Sputter Equipment Engineering team – be responsible to engineer solutions in the field of mechanical, electrical/electronics, PLC, software & controls, and advanced analytic system, and provide technical & engineering support to enhance ultra-high vacuum (UHV) sputter machines with upgrades to improve OEE, unscheduled/scheduled downtime, operations, process capabilities, indirect material (IDM)/hardware/consumables cost reduction, productivity, new product conversion requirements & readiness, media performance and defects reduction.

About the role - you will:

• Install, upgrade and maintain the sputter system.
• Project manage any projects assigned within stipulated schedule.
• Involve in any technical meetings/discussion.
• Troubleshooting and rework for both mechanical and electrical issues.
• Generate reports – daily updates, issues, Closed Loop Corrective Action (CLCA).
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams – Software, Process, Launch, Maintenance, Equipment Development Engineering.
• Able to lead team of junior Engineers and Technicians (ES).
• Provide continuous improvement projects to improve system performance or enhanced working protocol.
• Practical and hand on work is essential to complete the assign task.
• Mature in dealing with a multi-level department and personnel.

About you:

• Bachelor in Engineering or any relevant fields with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Align with Seagate Technology core values: Innovative, Integrity, Inclusion.
• Strong intra-cultural awareness and organizational sensitivity.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and working with multiple priorities.
• Strong team player, collaborative approach and resourceful.
• Result-oriented, meticulous, and able to work independently.
• Effective communication, interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom and in a structured manufacturing environment.

Your experience includes:

• Experience in installing and maintaining high vacuum CVD/PVD systems in a cleanroom environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledge of Thin Film / PVD / CVD / Etch / Ion Beam / Ion Implantation / Ultra-High Vacuum tool is an added advantage.

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