R&D Failure Analysis Manager

GMP TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced engineering manager to oversee a specialized team of FA engineers. You will manage lab operations, lead investigations into media defects, and utilize high-end analytical tools. The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. and has over 8 years of experience in the HDD industry, with strong leadership skills. Proficiency in Japanese is a plus. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science or relevant field.
• 8+ years in the HDD industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Expertise in 8D and FMEA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of FA engineers.
• Oversee lab operations and equipment maintenance.
• Lead investigations into media defects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

High-end analytical tools

Job description

• Manage and mentor a specialized team of FA engineers; oversee lab operations, including equipment maintenance and safety protocols.
• Lead deep-dive investigations into media defects such as protrusions, pits, scratches, lubricant migration, and corrosion including their impact on drive-level reliability.
• Oversee the use of high-end analytical tools to characterize defects at the atomic and magnetic levels.
• Partner with Media Process Development teams to correlate FA findings with process variables. Also act as technical bridge between Media teams and HDD Integration/Customer Quality teams.
• Translate complex microscopic and chemical data into actionable executive summaries to drive both media and HDD yield improvement and product roadmaps.

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in the HDD industry, with at least 3 years in leadership or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in 8D, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and ability to pursue a root cause when initial scans are inconclusive.
• Knowledge of media manufacturing processes, thin-film deposition (sputtering), carbon overcoats, lubricant chemistry, and substrate topography.
• Proficiency in Japanese language is an advantage.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Lionel Liew at [e-mail].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Lionel Liew | Registration No: R1330693

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