MTS Lithography Equipment Lead

SILICON BOX PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SILICON BOX PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a senior MTS Equipment (Lithography) leader to drive startup, optimize tooling and ensure high uptime, yield and quality in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with process, manufacturing and vendors, and lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and SOP maintenance to support production ramps and technology transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Materials, or related field)
• Extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing environments (semiconductor, advanced packaging, electronics)
• Proven track record of owning equipment performance and driving measurable improvements (OEE, yield, CoO)
• Deep hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems, with ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-factor issues
• Strong experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, RCA, FMEA)
• Familiarity with data-driven engineering tools (SPC, DOE, FDC, data analytics platforms, Jump)
• Experience working with equipment vendors and leading cross-functional technical initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and mentor teams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-ownership manufacturing environment
• Exposure to SECS/GEM, PLC programming, or scripting (SQL, Python)
• Strong background in Lithography equipment Hands-on experience in equipment maintenance or troubleshooting
• Self-driven leader and strong team player with keen technical ability, systematic approach, detailed-oriented, excellent problem-solving skills, and positive attitude
• Prior experience in Advanced Packaging/LCD/foundry or similar industry background with ASML/NIKON/RUDOLPH/TEL/SUSS/ experience will be an added advantage
• Strong analytic with good interpersonal skills and Integrity
• Ability to work under pressure & in a Dynamic Environment

Responsibilities

• Have in-depth understanding of Photolithography Stepper, Coat, Develop & Dielectric Material Cure process equipment and parameters impact on Photo process
• Provide technical and operational leadership to the lithography equipment team
• Act as primary contact for equipment escalations and critical tool issues
• Coordinate with process counterpart to resolve complex integration issues
• Lead tool performance reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
• Drive equipment readiness for production ramps, technology transfers, and mass production runs
• Collaborate with process engineering, manufacturing, and vendors to resolve complex issues
• Own and improve SOPs, maintenance plans, and best practices
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians
• Support hiring, training and onboarding
• Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage and plan new equipment start-up to support production
• Liaise with vendors to resolve equipment issues and improve performance
• Identify and mitigate safety and product risks
• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve equipment efficiency
• Provide feedback and training to EEs and AEs
• Familiar with SPSR, MRB, 8D, TECN,ECN ISO9001/QS9000/TQM documentation for closure
• Familiar with meeting company Quality Standards requirements
• Familiar with SPC, DOE, FDC, data analytics platforms, Jump
• Establish and maintain essential spare parts stock inventory

Skills

Lithography equipment

OEE improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving (8D, DMAIC)

Data analytics

PLC programming

SQL / Python scripting

Vendor management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Jump

SPC software

Job description

SILICON BOX PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a senior MTS Equipment (Lithography) leader to drive startup, optimize tooling and ensure high uptime, yield and quality in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with process, manufacturing and vendors, and lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and SOP maintenance to support production ramps and technology transfers.