Mechanical Design Engineer

AME International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AME International seeks a software-focused engineer to design, develop, and test software for wafer probers, integrating with hardware and optimizing performance. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, implementing best practices, and maintaining documentation across design, testing, and commissioning phases.

Candidate will work on automation equipment design and simulations, contributing to end-to-end development from concept to prototype testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software for controlling wafer probers material handling systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code with appropriate languages and tools.
• Develop algorithms and control logic for precise material handling operations.
• Integrate software with hardware components and systems; design interfaces and protocols.
• Conduct integration testing to validate system functionality and performance.
• Analyze system performance and implement optimizations for efficiency, speed, reliability.
• Perform simulations to validate performance enhancements.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers and product managers.
• Communicate project status and issues to stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain software development best practices (version control, testing, documentation).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement; incorporate field feedback.
• Conceptualize and design Automation/Semiconductor Equipment per customer specs.
• Design material handling systems and components for wafer probers (loading, unloading, transport, alignment).
• Create detailed design specs, documentation, BOMs; develop 2D/3D drawings using CAD.
• Proceed with feasibility studies and simulations to validate concepts and performance.
• Develop design verification test plans and reports; responsible for equipment specs & buy-off.
• Keep to project schedules; resolve design issues; work with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Present detailed designs and supporting simulations/calculations for review.
• Troubleshoot and resolve testing issues; ensure on-schedule and within-budget projects.
• Hands-on assembly and testing of prototypes with precision measurement equipment.

Job description

Software Development

• 1) Design, develop, and test software applications for controlling material handling systems in wafer probers.
• 2) Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using appropriate programming languages and development tools.
• 3) Develop algorithms and control logic for precise and efficient material handling operations.

System Integration

• 1) Integrate software solutions with hardware components and systems to ensure seamless operation.
• 2) Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to design interfaces and protocols for communication between software and hardware components.
• 3) Conduct integration testing to validate system functionality and performance.

Performance Optimization

• 1) Analyze system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• 2) Implement optimizations to enhance the efficiency, speed, and reliability of material handling processes.
• 3) Conduct simulations and testing to validate performance enhancements.

Collaboration and Communication

• 1) Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and product managers, to ensure cohesive system design and functionality.
• 2) Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and team members.

Quality Assurance

• 1) Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including version control, testing, and documentation.
• 2) Ensure that software meets industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• 3) Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate potential issues.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• 1) Stay updated with the latest advancements in software development and material handling technology.
• 2) Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in software solutions.
• 3) Implement feedback from field tests and customer use to refine and enhance software products.
• 4) Conceptualize, develop and design Automation/Semiconductor Equipment according to customer’s specification requirements.
• 5) Design material handling systems and components for wafer probers, including wafer loading, unloading, transport, and alignment mechanisms.
• 6) Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and 3D models using CAD software.
• 7) Conduct feasibility studies and simulations to validate design concepts and performance.
• 8) Create detailed design specifications and documentation.
• 9) Generate and maintain detailed bill of materials (BOM)
• 10) Prepare fabrication drawings, assembly drawings
• 11) Participate actively in assembly, integration, installation operation and troubleshooting of equipment.
• 12) Develop design verification test plans and reports.
• 13) Responsible for equipment specifications & buy off.
• 14) Produce 2D and 3D drawings, document all design work & BOM list.
• 15) Able to keep to project schedule and resolve design issues in a timely manner.
• 16) Work with a cross-functional team to achieve project objectives.
• 17) Present detailed design and supporting simulations/calculations for review by key
• 18) Conduct simulations to predict system behaviour and validate design choices.
• 19) Develop and implement testing protocols to evaluate system performance.
• 20) Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing.
• 21) Ensure projects run on-schedule and within budget
• 22) Hands-on assembly and testing of prototype, including performance characterization with precision measuring equipment.