Hardware Qualification & Development Support Team (DST) Engineer

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking a Hardware Qualification and Development Support Team Engineer. This position involves hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and hardware qualification activities for advanced semiconductor equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with 5+ years of experience in the high-tech equipment industry. Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment are essential. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware qualification or testing.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of hardware design principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform tool build, integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Define and execute qualification plans.
• Respond to customer tool issues and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Testing and troubleshooting

Process improvement

Technical knowledge in R&D disciplines

Problem-solving skills

Data acquisition systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Test equipment

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Hardware Qualification & Development Support Team (DST) Engineer

The Hardware Qualification and Development Support Team (DST) Engineer plays a critical role in supporting hardware development and qualification activities for advanced semiconductor equipment. This position involves hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, and process improvement to ensure hardware reliability and compliance with design specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tool build, integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Ensure tool remains up for Process and other hardware qualifications.
• Work with Clean Room Facilities group to specify facilities requirements.
• Understand facilities availability and needs of the tool and work with the facilities group to manage & troubleshoot any facilities related issues.
• High level technical knowledge in at least one R&D discipline (Optic, Electronic, Motion, SEM): support R&D module owner in “Off & On Tool” Module Integration, Calibration and Qualification, qualify Module performance to spec (on & off tool), support R&D Development (C&F) activities.
• Qualification of non-system components (isolated from application).
• Define & execute Qualification plans; define, execute and qualify calibration procedures (off and on tool).
• Perform all standard service activities through Tier I, including routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes and complete quality repairs.
• Respond to customer tool issues by communicating with other engineers and participating in escalation conference calls.
• May participate in projects to reduce costs and increase uptime.
• Verify operational quality of system equipment. Assist senior engineers as needed.
• Apply diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems. Use training and experience to identify some process, software or hardware related system problems.
• Strive to perform BKM’s; use knowledge management systems; follow all IP guidelines.
• Assume responsibility for complete customer satisfaction within work area.
• Assist in planning, communicating and coordinating support plans with customer management.
• Comply with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrate safety as a value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware qualification, testing, or development support in semiconductor or high‑tech equipment industry.
• Hands‑on experience with test equipment, data acquisition systems, and failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of hardware design principles and reliability testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Work Location

Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)