IT Engineer (Fab Support)

JAC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment serves as the hiring partner for a multinational engineering company in Singapore, focused on high-automation precision manufacturing. The role involves designing and supporting automation applications, integrating equipment, and collaborating with IT and operations to boost productivity and reliability.

Candidates should have strong SQL skills, MES exposure, and experience in semiconductor-related environments. The position is based in Singapore with on-site work requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline, or Diploma with relevant industry experience.
• Experience supporting or developing manufacturing automation, equipment integration, or production systems.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL and database querying.

Responsibilities

• Design, support, and enhance manufacturing automation applications and system components.
• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 operational support for production systems.
• Collaborate with IT to improve system responsiveness, reliability, and availability.
• Gather requirements to develop and upgrade automation solutions including equipment integration.
• Manage functional docs, change requests, testing, and enhancements.
• Deliver user training and knowledge transfer materials.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to drive productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Manufacturing automation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in CS/Engineering

Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

SECS/GEM

TIBCO Rendezvous

ZNT PAC

Job description

Company Overview

The client is a multinational engineering company operating one of Singapore's most sophisticated high-automation precision manufacturing facilities, supplying a critical component used before any semiconductor chip can exist.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, support, and continuously enhance manufacturing automation applications and related system components.
• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 operational support to ensure stable and reliable production system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to improve system responsiveness, reliability, and overall availability.
• Gather business and technical requirements to develop, implement, and upgrade automation solutions, including equipment integration and control systems.
• Manage functional documentation, change requests, testing activities, and enhancement initiatives.
• Plan and deliver user training, knowledge transfer, and application support documentation.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and support teams to drive productivity improvements, process optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; alternatively, a Diploma with relevant industry experience.
• Experience supporting or developing manufacturing automation, equipment integration, or production systems.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL and database querying.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Exposure to manufacturing execution systems (MES), shop floor automation, and industrial system integration is advantageous.
• Familiarity with equipment communication standards and middleware technologies, such as SECS/GEM and TIBCO/Rendezvous (TIB/RV), is preferred.
• Experience with equipment automation platforms, including ZNT PAC, is a plus.
• Knowledge of fab automation project lifecycles and computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) applications such as SPC, RMS, and MES is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a high-tech manufacturing or semiconductor environment would be advantageous.

Working Location: Singapore