Principal Engineer/MTS, Quality Reliability

HPS PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Principal Engineer / MTS to lead reliability initiatives. You will oversee testing programs, improve lab capabilities, and mentor engineers. Candidates should have a degree in engineering/science and 10+ years in the semiconductor industry. Strong leadership and knowledge of reliability mechanisms are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in semiconductor/wafer fab, with proven leadership in reliability.
• Deep knowledge of reliability mechanisms and test standards.
• Experience across major process technologies such as Automotive, Logic, HV, Flash/NVM.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability qualifications and monitoring for new technologies.
• Oversee wafer-level and product-level reliability testing programs.
• Improve test methods and lab capabilities to meet evolving needs.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day lab operations and high equipment uptime.

Skills

Semiconductor/wafer fab experience

Leadership in reliability

Knowledge of WLR/PLR methods

Mentoring engineers

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science (Mechanical, Chemical, or related)

Job description

Overview

Our client is hiring a Principal Engineer / MTS to drive reliability initiatives within the Quality & Reliability Engineering (QRE) team. You’ll oversee laboratory operations, guide reliability testing for advanced process technologies, and ensure equipment and methods meet the highest standards. This is a leadership role at the intersection of technology, operations, and mentoring.

What You’ll Do

• Lead reliability qualifications and monitoring for new technologies.
• Oversee wafer-level and product-level reliability testing programs.
• Improve test methods and lab capabilities to meet evolving needs.
• Support fab monitoring, customer requests, and engineering evaluations.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day lab operations and high equipment uptime.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineers and build technical expertise within the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering or Science (Mechanical, Chemical, or related).
• 10+ years in semiconductor/wafer fab, with proven leadership in reliability.
• Deep knowledge of WLR/PLR methods, reliability mechanisms, and test standards.
• Experience across major process technologies such as Automotive, Logic, HV, Flash/NVM.
• Familiarity with global standards (AEC-Q100, JEDEC, JEP001).

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature, and level, of the work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

We invite interested candidates to write-in with CV and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a discussion.

Lee Shiow Chyn
EA12C6130
R1112042