PVD Maintenance Section Manager

Strategic Micro Systems of NJ, LLC.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics is seeking a seasoned leader to manage a Shift Maintenance Engineer team in a wafer fabrication environment. You will set objectives, mentor engineers, and ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency to deliver high-quality, low-defect products.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on experience with semiconductor tools. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of team management are essential, with English proficiency and cross-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Shift Maintenance Engineers and Assistant Maintenance Engineers to support wafer fab operations.
• Set direction and develop team capabilities for high performance and quality outputs.
• Drive equipment engineering to meet targets, improve yield, and manage costs.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Sciences

Tools

AMAT tools

Novellus tools

Job description

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

YOUR ROLE:

Work independently and manage a team of Shift Maintenance Engineers and Assistant Maintenance Engineers to support a Wafer Fab Manufacturing Operation.

Establish common directions and common objectives for the section, assist subordinates in developing knowledge and methodologies for better execution of their duties as well as their career advancement.

Manage and drive the equipment engineering team to meet the manufacturing parameter targets and ensure the equipment in high performance level, assuring the products with high quality, high yield, low defect density and low cost.

Provide Technical Support:

1. Lead and motivate a team of Shift Maintenance Engineers and Assistant Maintenance Engineers with clear direction for achieving the company's common goal.
2. Drive and support technically the manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to achieve the best efficiency with the best quality assured.
3. Liaise with external suppliers and professionals from other sites to provide specific needs for the departments.

Training & Skill Management:

1. Provide technical trainings and guidance to the Shift Maintenance Engineers in the team.
2. Liaise with external bodies and internal training departments to provide opportunities for skill development for the engineers through external seminars and conference to enlarge their technical sphere in their field of specialization.
3. Establish training plan for the subordinates.

Cycle Time & Production Support:

1. Liaise with the industrial engineering and planning department to ensure all equipment are running with high efficiency by reviewing the equipment utilization continuously based on the input plan.
2. Identify and improve equipment throughput by exploring on equipment capability, line layout and equipment stability.
3. Study process/equipment standardization for production flexibility.
4. Provide technical solutions and direction to resolve all technical problems that effects the equipment performance.

Cost Control and Management:

1. To review through the Equipment spare parts list and maintenance cost to implement cost saving activities while quality and speed not being compromised.
2. Monitor spares consumption and prevent wastage.
3. To review through operation, equipment and materials for opportunities of cost reduction.

Sustainable Excellence Activities Management:

1. Facilitate and support team in iFIT Projects to improve areas concerning process and equipment robustness, quality and yield using problems solving tools.
2. Drive in excellence program and cross functional teams to resolve technical issues in an efficient manner.
3. Provide directions and support in most problem-solving teams using TQM tools like 8D, FMEA etc.

Environmental, Health and Safety:

1. Maintain stringent safety standard, support WSH activities and audits.
2. Explore into ways and means to maintain WSH programs in daily work.
3. Carry out duties in monitoring and maintenance of equipment and processes to ensure conservation of resources such as Energy, Water, Chemical and Gas. Eliminate or Minimize contamination to environment (water, air or soil).
4. Perform Risk assessments, manage and implementation of RWP accordingly.

Sustainability Domains (Social, Ethics, Environment, Health & Safety) and industry standards:

1. Ensure that work processes and people practices within the organization are compliant with local regulatory requirements, ST’s Code of Conduct and applicable policies and customer requirements in the sustainability domains of social, ethics, environment and health & safety.
2. Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements within the department to achieve the highest performance in sustainability.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field
• Proven experience managing engineering teams for 5+ years
• Technical proficiency with AMAT and/or Novellus semiconductor tools
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools
• Business proficiency in English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead teams and liaise with stakeholders

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers.