Forward Deployed Engineer

Innowave Tech Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or on-site work

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Innowave Tech Pte Ltd, headquartered in Singapore, seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge AI capabilities with production environments. You will deploy AI solutions on-site or remotely, turning customer needs into practical AI workflows and ensuring robust, scalable results across semiconductor and manufacturing settings.

You will collaborate with AI engineers, product managers, and domain experts, translating deployment insights into product feedback and new features while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in real-world environments.
• Experience communicating across technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site or remote deployment of AI solutions in industrial environments (semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, etc.).
• Translate customer requirements into practical system configurations and AI workflows.
• Drive end-to-end implementation: integration, validation, and optimization.
• Act as feedback loop between customers and product teams; propose improvements and reusable modules.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Fast learner

Hands-on mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields

Job description

Innowave Tech is a Singapore-headquartered AI company specializing in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industry. Our flagship products — Zero Defect , Autopilot and iWave Insight — help leading fabs and manufacturers achieve higher yields, faster cycle times, and smarter decision making.

About Innowave Tech

Our work connects artificial intelligence, software and practical engineering with the realities of the factory floor. From detecting subtle defects to helping equipment respond to changing conditions, we turn specialist knowledge into capabilities that people can use, trust and scale.

We’re looking for people who ask thoughtful questions, care about how things work and take pride in making them better. Join us to tackle demanding problems, bring ideas into real operating environments and help shape how industry works next.

About the role

The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is a critical bridge between advanced AI capabilities and real-world industrial deployment. This role works at the intersection of customer needs, domain expertise, and product evolution—ensuring AI solutions deliver measurable outcomes in production environments.

FDEs translate complex manufacturing challenges into deployable AI workflows, enabling scalable, high-impact transformation across factories.

Key responsibilities

1. Customer-Facing Deployment & Execution

Lead on-site or remote deployment of AI solutions in industrial environments (semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, etc.)

Translate customer requirements into practical system configurations and AI workflows

Drive end-to-end implementation: integration, validation, and optimization

2. Problem Solving & Solution Design

Diagnose complex production and system challenges using data, domain knowledge, and engineering principles

Rapidly find the solutions or communicate the problem through internal system to product or Development team for the problem fix

Ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with real production constraints

3. Bridge Product & Reality

Act as the feedback loop between customers and product teams

Convert deployment insights into product improvements, new features, and reusable modules

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with AI engineers, product managers, and domain experts

Communicate effectively with customer stakeholders across engineering, operations, and management levels

Required skills and experience

Must be legally eligible to work in Malaysia or Singaporewithout the need for a work pass or visa sponsorship.

Technical & Domain Background

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields

Strong understanding of industrial systems, manufacturing processes, or equipment data environments

Experience with system integration, data pipelines, or edge/cloud deployment is a strong advantage

Strong problem-solving ability in complex, real-world environments

Fast learner with the ability to adapt to new domains and technologies quickly

Hands-on mindset with a bias toward execution and outcome

Good communication skills—able to translate between technical teams and business stakeholders

Comfortable working directly with customers in high-stakes environments

Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams

AI & Data (Preferred)

Exposure to AI/ML concepts, data analytics, or industrial AI applications

Experience with deploying or operationalizing AI models is a plus

Good to have

AI & Data (Preferred)

Exposure to AI/ML concepts, data analytics, or industrial AI applications

Experience with deploying or operationalizing AI models is a plus

Benefits and working arrangements

Hybrid or on-site work depending on business needs.

Ability to travel and support regional project development and deployment.