Equipment Technologist/Senior Technician

soitec microelectronics singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Soitec Microelectronics Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks an adaptable maintenance professional to support complex semiconductor equipment in a fast-paced fab.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain detailed records to ensure uptime and safe operations. Working with equipment engineers on tool improvement, CIP projects, and reliability initiatives, you will need strong problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to work independently on rotating 12-hour

Qualifications

• Diploma or Professional Certificate/NiTEC in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Microelectronics or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automation systems.
• Good teamwork and communication across stakeholders.
• Experience with wafer metrology and AMHS equipment is advantageous.
• Experience with implant, RTP, PLA, or furnaces is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot semiconductor equipment to keep uptime high.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and keep records per SOP and safety standards.
• Support equipment engineers in tool improvement, CIP, upgrades and reliability projects.
• Work in a fast-paced fab with 12-hour rotating shifts and autonomous work when required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Independent work

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Metrology equipment

AMHS equipment

OHT systems

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.