Hardware Qualification & Development Support Team Engineer

APPLIED MATERIALS SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor equipment company in Singapore is seeking a Hardware Qualification and Development Support Team Engineer to support hardware development and qualification activities. This role includes hands-on testing and troubleshooting to ensure hardware reliability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, along with over 5 years of relevant experience. The position requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, with a work location at Science Park II, moving to Tampines in 2026.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware qualification in semiconductor industry.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and failure analysis.
• Strong reliability testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform tool build, integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Support R&D module owner in module integration, calibration, and qualification.
• Respond to customer tool issues and assist senior engineers as needed.

Skills

Hands-on experience with test equipment

Excellent problem-solving skills

Understanding of hardware design principles

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

TheHardware 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): (1) Support R&D module owner in “Off & On Tool” Module Integration, Calibration and Qualification (2) Qualify Module performance to spec (on & off tool) (3) 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)

• Performs all standard service activities through Tier I. Able to perform routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes. Completes quality repairs

• Responds 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.

• Verifies operational quality of system equipment. Assists senior engineers as needed

• Applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers

• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems. Uses training and experience to identify some process, software or hardware related system problems.

• Strives to perform BKM’s. Uses knowledge management systems. Follows all IP guidelines.

• Assumes responsibility for complete customer satisfaction within work area

• Assists in planning, communicating, and coordinating support plans with customer management

• Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates 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)