Process Associate Engineer (AOI)

INTER ISLAND MANPOWER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

INTER ISLAND MANPOWER PTE. LTD. is seeking a Process Associate Engineer (AOI) in Yishun, Singapore to monitor and optimize AOI inspection processes within a semiconductor environment.

The role emphasizes improving inspection accuracy, defect detection, and manufacturing quality through process optimization and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will support daily AOI operations, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with Production, Equipment, Quality and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in semiconductor/manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of AOI, vision inspection systems or related technologies is a plus.
• Familiar with process monitoring and quality control in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support daily AOI operations to keep manufacturing processes stable and efficient.
• Troubleshoot inspection-related issues including alarms and defective results.
• Fine-tune AOI programs and parameters to improve defect detection.
• Review data and trends to identify yield and quality improvements.
• Participate in evaluations, validations and NPI activities.
• Investigate deviations, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Equipment, Quality and Engineering teams.
• Monitor SPC and manufacturing data to maintain process stability.
• Prepare engineering docs, procedures, work instructions and reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and cleanroom standards.

Skills

AOI knowledge

Vision inspection systems

Defect analysis

Process monitoring

SPC awareness

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Materials/Chemistry

Job description

Process Associate Engineer (AOI)

Location:Yishun, Singapore

Salary:SGD 2,300 – SGD 3,800 per month

Working Schedule

• 3 / 4-day alternate work week
• 12-hour rotating shifts

Shift Hours

• Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Night Shift: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Associate Engineer to support Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) operations within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring inspection processes, improving inspection accuracy, and supporting manufacturing quality through process optimization and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily AOI operations to ensure efficient and stable manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot inspection-related issues, including equipment alarms, inspection errors, and abnormal inspection results.
• Fine-tune AOI inspection programs and process parameters to improve defect detection and inspection performance.
• Review inspection data and defect trends to identify opportunities for yield and quality improvement.
• Participate in engineering evaluations, process validation, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Investigate process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with Production, Equipment, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve process and inspection-related issues.
• Monitor process performance using statistical process control (SPC) and other manufacturing data to maintain process stability.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, inspection procedures, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and cleanroom standards while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or advanced electronics manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), vision inspection systems, defect analysis, image processing, or related manufacturing technologies will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with process monitoring, quality improvement, and manufacturing process control is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment and wearing cleanroom attire during working hours.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including day and night shifts.