Project and Hookup Facilities Engineer

Soitec; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Soitec in Singapore seeks a qualified M&E Facilities Engineer to oversee the delivery, testing, and commissioning of cleanroom utilities and mechanical systems. You will manage construction, certifications, and document control, ensuring alignment with ISO and international standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with cleanroom facilities, PM coordination, and energy-saving initiatives, with strong communication across stakeholders and contractors.

Qualifications

• Familiar with semiconductor M&E systems and related standards.
• Understanding of FMCS, PLC/SCADA architectures and drive control loops.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, and 3D BIM models; CAD layouts.
• Strong communication, organization, and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of utilities with focus on quality, safety, and SOITEC requirements.
• Coordinate hookup of process tools and utility line sizing, minimizing production impact.
• Lead site coordination meetings with contractors,Owners, and management.
• Oversee documentation: drawings, BIM, and software programs; punch/defect lists.
• Expand facilities capacity and lead future renovation projects.

Skills

Semiconductor M&E systems

FMCS & PLC/SCADA

P&IDs, isometric drawings, CAD layouts

3D BIM (Revit/Navisworks)

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Facilities Management)

Tools

Revit/Navisworks

Job description

• Project Management to ensure delivery of utilities will be completed on time, and complied on quality, safety, and SOITEC requirements. Manage the installation, testing, and commissioning of primary facilities equipment, focusing on :
• Mechanical Systems such as Chillers, HVAC, Process Exhaust, CDA, & Process Vacuum.
• Cleanroom Systems such as MAU, FFUs, Pressurization, Temp/Humidity Control, AMC Filters.
• Cleanroom Certification and Compliance. Lead the certification of Cleanroom spaces (ISO 4 to ISO 6/7 zones). Manage air balancing and laminar flow.
• Precision Environmental Control: Ensure cleanroom fit up meets stringent semiconductor tolerances for temperature, humidity, room pressure, particles, AMC, unwanted outgassing, & ESD.
• Review contractor design, submittals, P&IDs, 3D BIM models, and technical specifications to ensure alignment with SOITEC standards and system owners, local regulation, loss prevention requirements (International standards) and operational reliability goals.
• Develop and Implement Energy-Saving Strategies for new installation.
• Lead coordination meeting and communication with respective stakeholders including contractors, system owners, top management, and other involve stakeholders to ensure alignments on plan, conflicts management, and executions.
• Lead management of necessary documents including drawing, BIMS, and software programs.
• Ensuring completion of punch list and defect list items.

Hook Up system ownership:

• Coordinate tool hookup packages & preparations, including Utility Connection Points (UCP), Point of Use (POU) regulation, and utility line sizing for incoming process tools .
• Design and execute the cabling, lateral piping and ducting connections from main utility headers (Electrical, IT network, CDA, Exhaust, UPW, Gases, Chemicals, PCW, & PVAC) to specific tool interface points.
• Coordination with system owners (Facilities, Equipment, and Production) prior to planning and execution of hookup to minimize interruption to production, delay, and defects.

Expansion projects:

• Study & constantly review capacity sufficient for up to 5 years look ahead and improvement / expansion plan.
• Support and lead future facilities system expansion and renovation.

Task & Assignments not limited to the above:

• To undertake assignments / projects on top of the above specified roles and specific period just to cover other on leave engineer.

Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Facilities Management or a related discipline..
• Minimum 2 years, experience in semiconductor cleanroom management.
• Minimum 2 years, experience as M&E Facilities Engineer in a semiconductor plant.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor tool hookup design, construction management, and tool sign-off procedures would be an advantage.

Technical / Job Knowledge:

• Familiar with semiconductor M&E systems.
• Familiarity with Facilities Management Control Systems (FMCS), PLC/SCADA architecture, and variable speed drive control loops.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometric drawings, 3D BIM models (Revit/Navisworks), and CAD layouts.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.
• Knowledge of MS Words, Excel is mandatory.

Personal Capabilities:

• Strong aptitude to participate/lead/co ordinate in cross functional projects.
• Logical, systematic and good attention to details.
• Good communication skills, independent and team player to work.