Facilities UPW Principal Engineer

SYSTEMS ON SILICON MANUFACTURING COMPANY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A semiconductor manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide facilities support related to Gas and Chemical Distribution systems, Ultrapure Water, and Wastewater systems. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of experience in the semiconductor or similar industry, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role aims to ensure the continuous supply of utilities and compliance with relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Master / Degree in Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years working experience in semiconductor environment, pharmaceutical or petrochemical industry preferred.
• In-depth knowledge in Ultrapure Water Treatment systems or Wastewater Treatment System.
• Ability to supervise improvement projects for the above.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft business applications.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement, review and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Carry out repair and troubleshooting of systems.
• Monitor and review utility consumptions.
• Provide guidance and training on the systems.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate spares and resources.
• Conduct project supervisions.

Job description

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.), is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost-effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

We're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for an Principal Engineer to be part of our Facilities Department diverse team of talent, to provide facilities support pertaining to Gas and Chemical Distribution systems, Ultrapure Water and Wastewater systems so as to ensure continuous supply of utilities and related facilities at the required performance level or specifications.

What you will be working on:

• Formulate, implement, review and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for systems in charge so as to ensure that the systems function as intended at all times
• Carry out repair and troubleshooting of systems in order to restore systems to their operating conditions in the shortest possible time. Carry out root cause analysis and implement action plans to prevent recurrence
• Able to formulate effective reporting and tracking systems for monitoring of system performance and capacity usage. Recommend and implement improvement/enhancement projects where appropriate.
• Formulate, implement, review and improve operating procedures so as to ensure optimum operation of systems
• Monitor and review utility consumptions and work with users to implement projects to reduce the consumption where possible
• Be familiar with all relevant standards, legislations, codes of practice etc and ensure their compliance
• Provide guidance and training on the systems in charge to fellow colleagues so as ensure adequate working knowledge and system backup
• Ensure plant histories, drawings, data and other appropriate documentations are being generated and properly filed for future reference and review.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate spares, consumables and other resources necessary for the day-to-day operation of the systems.
• Conduct project supervisions.

More about you:

• Master / Degree in Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 years working experience in semiconductor environment, pharmaceutical or petrochemical industry preferred.
• In-depth knowledge in: Ultrapure Water Treatment systems Or Wastewater Treatment System
• Ability to supervise improvement projects for the above
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft business applications
• Good problem solving skills

SSMC is firmly committed to upholding equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We strictly adhere to the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), the Singapore Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA 2025), and the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice. All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.