Principal Research Officer II, Facilities (Engineering, Hookup), CSPO

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research in Singapore is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Hookup) to lead the design, planning, coordination, installation and commissioning of facility utility hook-ups for semiconductor equipment in our labs and cleanrooms. You will collaborate with Facilities, Tool Owners, Process Engineers, contractors and suppliers to ensure deliverables meet the Tool Utility Matrix (TUM) safely and on schedule.

You will assess utilities capacity, perform pipe/duct sizing, pressure drop analysis, and

Qualifications

• Lead design, planning, coordination, installation and commissioning of facility utility hook-ups for semiconductor equipment.
• Interface between Facilities, Tool Owners, Process Engineers, Construction Contractors and Equipment Suppliers to ensure requirements defined in the Tool Utility Matrix (TUM) are delivered safely and on schedule.
• Coordinate and oversee utilities capacity assessment, pipe/duct sizing, pressure drop analysis and flow calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility hook-up activities for laboratory and semiconductor equipment installations and relocations.
• Coordinate facility support requirements through tool installation lifecycles.
• Serve as primary technical interface between Facilities, Manufacturing, Tool Owners, Equipment Vendors and Contractors.
• Develop detailed utility hook-up plans, schedules and execution strategies.
• Monitor progress, risk mitigation plans and milestone achievement.
• Support cleanroom expansion, tool move-in, technology transfer and capacity ramp projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder interface

Facility utilities

Pipe sizing

Tools

Facility design software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

This position for Facilities Engineering (Hookup), shall be the technical Subject Matter Expert for leading the design, planning, coordination, installation, and commissioning of facility utility hook-ups supporting semiconductor A*Star equipments within our various laboratories and cleanroom environments. This role serves as the primary interface between Facilities, Tool Owners, Process Engineers, Construction Contractors, and Equipment Suppliers to ensure all facility utility requirements defined in the Tool Utility Matrix (TUM) are delivered safely, on schedule, and within specification.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

This position for Facilities Engineering (Hookup), shall be the technical Subject Matter Expert for leading the design, planning, coordination, installation, and commissioning of facility utility hook-ups supporting semiconductor A*Star equipments within our various laboratories and cleanroom environments. This role serves as the primary interface between Facilities, Tool Owners, Process Engineers, Construction Contractors, and Equipment Suppliers to ensure all facility utility requirements defined in the Tool Utility Matrix (TUM) are delivered safely, on schedule, and within specification.

The position is accountable for utilities capacity assessment, pipe and duct sizing, pressure drop analysis, flow calculations, utility routing, cleanroom construction coordination, and hook-up execution from facility distribution systems to equipment Point-of-Use (POU).

The Lead Engineer will ensure that all semiconductor tools receive the required utility conditions including power, UPW, PCW, CDA, vacuum, specialty gases, exhaust, waste treatment connections, and structural support systems necessary for successful tool installation and operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead facility hook-up activities for laboratories & semiconductor equipment installations and relocations.
• Coordinate facility support requirements throughout tool installation lifecycle.
• Serve as primary technical interface between Facilities, Manufacturing, Tool Owners, Equipment Vendors, and Contractors.
• Develop detailed utility hook-up plans, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project progress, risk mitigation plans, and milestone achievement.
• Support cleanroom expansion, tool move-in, technology transfer, and capacity ramp projects.