Failure Analysis Manager – HDD Manufacturing

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Failure Analysis Manager with a strong background in the HDD manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers to investigate media defects and utilize advanced diagnostic tools. To qualify, applicants must have a Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field, along with extensive industry experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity to drive product development through robust analytical findings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years in the HDD industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Solid understanding of media manufacturing processes and thin-film deposition.
• Expert-level knowledge of analytical tools used in defect characterization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a specialized team of FA engineers.
• Lead investigations into media defects impacting drive-level reliability.
• Translate complex data into actionable executive summaries for product improvement.

Skills

8D

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Defect mapping

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Python

SEM/EDX

FIB

AFM

XPS

OSA Candela

Zygo

Job description

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Failure Analysis Manager with a strong background in the HDD manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers to investigate media defects and utilize advanced diagnostic tools. To qualify, applicants must have a Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field, along with extensive industry experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity to drive product development through robust analytical findings.