Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Apeiron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apeiron is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Mechanical to steer the mechanical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement to fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning.

The role focuses on leading the design and development of precision semiconductor automation equipment, integrating motion, robotics, pneumatics, and vacuum systems, while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including senior/lead roles.
• Experience in semiconductor automation equipment or precision machinery.
• Familiarity with cleanroom equipment and contamination-control is preferred.
• Strong grasp of tolerance, GD&T, and machine accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of semiconductor equipment.
• Develop machine concepts, tooling, fixtures, and layouts.
• Perform calculations, tolerance analysis, and design verification.
• Prepare 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Integrate mechanical systems including motion, robotics, pneumatics, vacuum.
• Conduct design reviews, risk analyses, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing teams.
• Support assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers on technical requirements.
• Ensure performance, quality, cost, safety, and delivery targets.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AFT design software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Mechanical to lead mechanical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement to fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of semiconductor automation equipment and precision machinery.
• Develop machine concepts, mechanisms, modules, tooling, fixtures, and equipment layouts.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, material selection, and design verification.
• Prepare and review 3D models, detailed drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Design and integrate mechanical systems involving precision motion, robotics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, sensors, actuators, and material-handling mechanisms.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, root-cause analyses, and machine performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and process engineering teams.
• Support equipment assembly, troubleshooting, testing, installation, qualification, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and fabrication partners on technical requirements and design improvements.
• Ensure projects meet performance, quality, cost, safety, and delivery requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including experience in a senior or lead role.
• Strong experience in designing semiconductor manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, or automation equipment.
• Experience with precision machinery, automated material handling, wafer or substrate handling, pick-and-place systems, indexing mechanisms, or robotic systems.
• Good knowledge of precision motion systems, bearings, ball screws, actuators, pneumatics, and vacuum components.
• Strong understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance stack-up, machine accuracy, repeatability, vibration, and thermal considerations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, AFT design software or equivalent mechanical design software.
• Experience preparing manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, design specifications, and engineering change documentation.
• Familiar with design for manufacturing, design for assembly, failure analysis, and machine safety requirements.
• Experience with cleanroom equipment and contamination-control requirements is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, project coordination, and communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel overseas for project assignments when required.