Hardware Qualification & Development Support Team Engineer

APPLIED MATERIALS SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.; 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 (DST) Engineer to support hardware development and qualification activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in hardware qualification and testing. Responsibilities include performing tool integration, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability and compliance with specifications. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with test equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware qualification, testing, or development support in semiconductor or high-tech equipment industry.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Strong understanding of hardware design principles and reliability testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform tool build, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure tool remains up for process and other hardware qualifications.
• Respond to customer tool issues by communicating with other engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Troubleshooting skills

Understanding of hardware design principles

Experience with test equipment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Failure analysis tools

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)