Principal Associate Engineer (Assembly/Operation, Backend)

Randstad - Corporate; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad - Corporate seeks experienced technicians to lead high-precision assembly, calibration, and advanced testing on the production floor. You will drive shift-level execution and mentor junior staff while ensuring EHS compliance.

You will collaborate with engineering to optimize process recipes, tooling, and metrology, and support NPI activities, root-cause investigations, and MES data analysis for KPI-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Higher NITEC in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Materials Science, or related).
• Experience: 3–5 years hands-on in high-tech manufacturing, capital equipment assembly, or semiconductor packaging machinery.
• System Knowledge: Electro-mechanical diagnostics, system integration, line calibration, containment methods.
• Data & Tools: Proficiency with Excel; familiarity with statistical tools (Minitab, JMP) or DOE is an advantage.
• Shift Availability: Willingness to work designated operational shift schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead module assembly, precise system setup, machine alignment, and thorough operational testing per SOPs.
• Identify and resolve escalated mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum issues to maintain yield and cycle times.
• Partner with engineering to develop, qualify, and optimize process recipes, tooling, jigs, and metrology inspection protocols.
• Support build qualifications, engineering change orders, failure analysis, and root cause investigations for new equipment platforms.
• Run MES data logging, evaluate KPIs, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training for junior technicians; assist shift leadership with planning.
• Maintain strict EHS compliance with workplace safety regulations and SOPs.

Skills

Data analysis

Line calibration

Team leadership

Electro-mechanical diagnostics

Education

Diploma or Higher NITEC in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

JMP

DOE

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced technical professionals to lead high-precision equipment assembly, machine calibration, and advanced operational testing. In this role, you will drive shift-level execution, perform complex electro-mechanical diagnostics, support process engineering initiatives, and mentor junior technical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly & Calibration: Lead module assembly, precise system setup, machine alignment, and thorough operational testing in accordance with engineering standard operating procedures.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve escalated mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum system issues to maintain target first-pass yield and cycle times.

• Process Enhancement: Partner with engineering teams to develop, qualify, and optimize process recipes, specialized tooling, jigs, and metrology inspection protocols.

• New Product Introduction (NPI): Support build qualifications, engineering change orders, failure analysis, and root cause investigations for new equipment platforms.

• Data Integrity & KPIs: Run manufacturing execution system (MES) data logging, evaluate key performance indicators and drive continuous process improvements.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, deliver on-the-job training for junior technicians, and assist shift leadership with daily execution and planning.

• EHS Compliance: Maintain rigorous adherence to workplace safety regulations, standard operating guidelines, and environmental protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Higher NITEC in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Materials Science, or a related discipline).

• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in high-tech manufacturing, capital equipment assembly, or semiconductor packaging machinery.

• System Knowledge: Proven expertise in electro-mechanical diagnostics, system integration, line calibration, and systematic containment methods.

• Data & Tools: Proficiency with Excel and data analysis concepts; familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) or design of experiments (DOE) is an advantage.

• Shift Availability: Willingness to work designated operational shift schedules

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.