Facilities Senior/Principal Engineer (Mechanical Systems)| Permanent Job

WANCO MANPOWER PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to provide mechanical facilities support for wafer fabrication operations. The role involves overseeing HVAC and cleanroom systems, conducting root cause analysis, and formulating operating procedures. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of experience in the semiconductor or chemical industries. Strong problem-solving and leadership skills are essential. Please apply via email.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in semiconductor or chemical industries.
• Hands-on expertise in facilities operations and maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of cleanroom and HVAC systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Formulate and review operating procedures for better performance.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Master’s / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

The client is the world leading semiconductor fabrication provider with presence in Singapore for over 20 years. Below position is open urgently.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to join our diverse Facilities team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing mechanical facilities support to wafer fabrication operations, ensuring the continuous and reliable supply of cleanroom, chiller, HVAC, environmental protection, process utilities, and building services systems at the required performance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operation, preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of:
  -Clean Room (Class 100 environment) systems
  -HVAC and large-scale industrial chillers (up to 1500 RT) with associated systems
  -Environmental Protection systems (wet, dry, thermal scrubbers, VOC abatement)
  -Process Utilities systems (water, vacuum, etc.)
  -Building Services and Maintenance (air-conditioning, repairs, upgrading, housekeeping, landscaping, pest control)
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent issue recurrence.
• Formulate, review, and improve operating procedures, reporting systems, and maintenance programs to ensure optimum system performance.
• Monitor system performance, capacity usage, and utility consumption; recommend and implement improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce energy usage.

Requirements:

• Master’s / Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or petrochemical industry, with hands-on expertise in facilities operations and maintenance.
• Familiar with mechanical systems like: HVAC, Chiller, Process exhaust, hot/ local scrubber, AMC/ PCW
• Strong knowledge of maintenance principles, engineering best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead teams, supervise contractors, and manage projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

To apply, please email your updated resume to [e-mail] with the subject “Facilities Mechanical Senior Engineer”.