Principal Motion Systems Engineer for Semiconductor Tools

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Global team

Flexible work practices

Job summary

Galatek Semiconductor in Singapore is seeking a Senior Engineer, Motion Systems to lead the design and optimization of high‑precision motion architectures for next‑gen semiconductor tools.

You will collaborate with system, mechanical, software and controls teams to ensure top‑tier speed, accuracy and stability, while driving DFMEA, reliability analysis, and NPI validation through the product lifecycle. Travel ~25% during transitions and supplier engagement.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in high‑precision motion system design in semiconductor capital equipment, automation, or robotics.
• Strong understanding of servo tuning, PID control, trajectory planning, and motion optimization techniques.
• Experience with vibration modelling, isolation system design, and structural dynamics analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with motion controllers and high‑performance feedback systems.
• Familiarity with real‑time control integration and with software teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize precision motion subsystems including linear/rotary actuators and direct-drive motors.
• Tune motion systems for speed, accuracy and repeatability within mechanical limits.
• Implement vibration isolation, damping and active noise cancellation strategies.
• Analyse servo loops and trajectories using MATLAB, LabVIEW or real-time platforms.
• Collaborate across system, mechanical and software teams to integrate motion with sensing and control software.
• Conduct dynamic simulations and modal analysis to predict resonances and mitigate issues.
• Develop tuning procedures and documentation for scalable performance across products.
• Support system bring‑up, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in DFMEA, reliability analysis, and NPI validation for motion subsystems.
• Interface with motion component vendors to optimize cost‑performance trade‑offs.

Skills

Servo tuning

PID control

Trajectory planning

Motion optimization

Vibration modelling

Noise cancellation

Real-time control integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Omron Delta Tau

Beckhoff

ACS controllers

Encoders

Laser interferometers

Job description

Galatek Semiconductor in Singapore is seeking a Senior Engineer, Motion Systems to lead the design and optimization of high‑precision motion architectures for next‑gen semiconductor tools.

You will collaborate with system, mechanical, software and controls teams to ensure top‑tier speed, accuracy and stability, while driving DFMEA, reliability analysis, and NPI validation through the product lifecycle. Travel ~25% during transitions and supplier engagement.