Research & Development Equipment Engineer

ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading substrate manufacturing company in Singapore seeks an experienced equipment maintenance engineer to perform diagnostics, optimize tool performance, and document compliance. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess significant hands-on experience with various substrate process equipment. Strong teamwork, communication, and comprehensive troubleshooting skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience as an equipment or maintenance engineer in semiconductor, substrate, or PCB manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with substrate process equipment such as coaters/developers, wet benches, and plating tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor tool performance and optimize uptime and throughput.
• Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain equipment-related documentation and ensure compliance with EHS regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Tool Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and process deviations.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans to minimize downtime.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, tool history, and maintenance logs.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor tool performance and optimize tool uptime and throughput while ensuring process stability and product quality.
• Support productivity improvement initiatives such as cycle time reduction and automation upgrades.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with process engineers, production teams, and quality engineers to resolve equipment-related yield or reliability issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring timely equipment readiness and process qualification.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain equipment-related documentation including manuals, procedures, maintenance checklists, and safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, cleanroom standards, and company safety policies.
• Participate in audits and drive corrective actions for equipment-related findings.

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and organizational goals.

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience as an equipment or maintenance engineer in semiconductor, substrate, or PCB manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with substrate process equipment such as coaters/developers, wet benches, plating tools, lamination presses, laser drills, or vacuum ovens.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Familiarity with substrate technologies such as SAP/Damascene, ABF-based build-up layers, or glass core substrates.
• Proficiency with troubleshooting tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), FMEA, and reliability engineering practices.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.