Equipment Technician/ Technologist (FAB), IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking a Senior Technician to perform first-line troubleshooting for semiconductor equipment, execute planned and unplanned maintenance, and sustain equipment uptime in a cleanroom environment.

You will collaborate with the process control team and vendors to resolve escalations, support ISO audits and CIP projects, prepare shift reports, and adhere to EHS and 6S/TPM standards, with shift work including weekends and public holidays in

Qualifications

• Nitec/Higher Nitec/Diploma in Engineering, Science, or related disciplines.
• Able to communicate fluently in English.
• Preferably with minimum 2 years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Systematic and logical thinking.
• Strong discipline in following SOPs, quality standards, and EHS requirements.
• Physically able to work in a cleanroom environment for 12-hour shifts.
• Willing to perform shift work including weekends and public holidays.
• Good attention to detail and data integrity.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• First line troubleshooting for equipment related issues.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance and Post PM process recovery.
• Responsible for equipment uptime and liaison with process control team and equipment vendors for escalations and SPC deviation.
• Work with process module development team, process control team and vendor to ensure flawless operations.
• Support internal audits as needed for ISO certification.
• Support CIP to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Prepare shift reports and handover notes.
• Follow EHS and cleanroom safety standards; maintain documentation and housekeeping (6S, TPM).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

SOP adherence

Data entry

MS Excel

Education

Nitec / Higher Nitec / Diploma in Engineering, Science

Tools

MES systems

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• First line troubleshooting for equipment related issues
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance and Post PM process recovery
• Responsible for equipment uptime and liaison with process control team and equipment vendors for resolving escalations and SPC deviation.
• Works with process module development team, process control team and vendor to ensure flawless operations.
• Support internal audits as needed for ISO certification.
• Support CIP (continuous improvement projects) to improve reliability and efficiency
• Prepare shift reports and handover notes
• Follow EHS and cleanroom safety standards
• Maintain proper documentation and housekeeping (6S, TPM)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• First line troubleshooting for equipment related issues
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance and Post PM process recovery
• Responsible for equipment uptime and liaison with process control team and equipment vendors for resolving escalations and SPC deviation.
• Works with process module development team, process control team and vendor to ensure flawless operations.
• Support internal audits as needed for ISO certification.
• Support CIP (continuous improvement projects) to improve reliability and efficiency
• Prepare shift reports and handover notes
• Follow EHS and cleanroom safety standardsMaintain proper documentation and housekeeping (6S, TPM)

Job Requirements

• Nitec / Higher Nitec / Diploma in Engineering, Science, or related disciplines
• Able to communicate fluently in English
• Preferably with minimum 2 years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience (AMAT, ASML, Bruker, Ebara, Evatec, EVG, KLA, LAM, MATTSON, Nikon, SPTS, TEL, Veeco etc.) with hands-on equipment troubleshooting experience
• Systematic and logical thinking.
• Strong discipline in following SOPs, quality standards, and EHS requirements
• Physically able to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods (12 hours shift), including standing and gowning requirement1
• Willing to perform shift work, including weekends and public holidays
• Good attention to detail and committed to data accuracy and integrity
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate a sense of ownership and responsibility
• Basic computer literacy (MES systems, data entry, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint or similar tools)

Additional Requirements (for Senior Technician)

• Experience handling multiple Semiconductor toolsets with >10 years experience or more
• Exposure to yield improvement, DOE runs, or engineering experiments
• Ability to mentor junior technicians and support training activities
• Familiarity with fab automation systems (e.g., FOUP handling, stockers, sorters)
• Basic understanding of SPC, FMEA.
• Lead in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma)