Equipment Senior Technician

Soitec Microelectronics Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Soitec Microelectronics Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a maintenance technician to maintain, repair and troubleshoot semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ensuring high availability, reliability and safety in a fast-paced fab environment.

You will support equipment engineers on tool improvements, participate in CIP and process enhancements, and be adaptable to work independently with strong problem-solving skills. The role involves rotating 12-hour shifts to support production.

Qualifications

• Diploma or NiTEC in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Microelectronics or equivalent.
• Knowledge in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation systems with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good team player with strong communication and teamwork skills across stakeholders.
• Experience with metrology equipment for wafer inspection and AMHS systems is advantageous.
• Preference for experience with Implant, RTP, PLA, or furnace maintenance.
• Compliance with EHS and safety requirements, including chemical hazards and heights.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts to support production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot semiconductor manufacturing equipment to ensure high availability and efficiency.
• Support equipment engineers on tool improvements to reduce downtime and improve cost efficiency.
• Record and document maintenance activities following SOPs and safety standards.
• Participate in CIP, equipment upgrades, and reliability projects.
• Learn quickly, work independently with minimal guidance, and apply problem-solving skills in a fast-paced fab.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Automation systems

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or NiTEC in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Microelectronics

Tools

Metrology equipment

AMHS equipment (stockers, OHT)

Job description

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting semiconductor manufacturing equipment to ensure high equipment availability, reliability, and operational efficiency. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, maintain accurate records and documentation, and adhere to established standard operating procedures (SOP), quality standards, safety requirements, and housekeeping practices.

You will support equipment engineers in tool improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving performance, and enhancing cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with departmental guidelines and corporate policies. There will be opportunities to participate in continuous improvement projects (CIP), equipment upgrades, process improvements, and reliability enhancement projects.

You must possess a high degree of adaptability and initiative, with the ability to learn quickly and be capable of working independently with minimal guidance as the role may require periods of autonomous work, strong problem-solving skills and self-discipline

Requirements:

• Possess a Diploma or Professional Certificate/NiTEC in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Microelectronics or equivalent.
• Possess knowledge in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation systems with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A good team player with strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to collaborate across lateral and vertical stakeholders.
• Experience with metrology equipment for wafer particle inspection, thickness measurement, cleaning, sorting, packaging, and ICP-MS analysis, as well as AMHS equipment such as stockers and Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT) systems, will be an advantage.
• Preference in any prior experience in maintenance of Implant, RTP (Rapid Thermal Processing), PLA (Plasma) or Horizontal or Vertical Furnaces
• Preference in any prior experience in polishing, wafer bonding, wet bench, single wafer cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements on work risks and safety precautions, including chemical hazards, working at heights, and maintaining a safe working environment.
• You are required to work 12-hour rotating shifts to provide operational support for production activities and ensure timely responses to equipment-related issues in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.