Semiconductor Start-Up Manufacturing Engineer — Automation

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Singapore is seeking an engineer with 4+ years of semiconductor equipment experience to develop, implement, and optimize assembly start-up processes for advanced equipment.

You will lead field start-up procedures, manage BoM integrity, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce cycle times and costs while supporting product improvements and new instructions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with semiconductor equipment in manufacturing or field service.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor process equipment; familiarity with MDP, EPI, ALD, CMP.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, digitalization, and automation concepts.
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks), CAM (NX), SAP, and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 10%).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for assemblies during start-up.
• Lead development of field start-up procedures (iOMS) for Tier 0 & 1 operations.
• Allocate tasks to illustrators and oversee OMS & DOC deliverables.
• Manage BoM integrity across SHPK, MERG, ship-along, SRD and other sources.
• Drive automation initiatives to shorten production and delivery cycle times.
• Reduce I&W costs by identifying BoM errors and improving procedures.
• Review field NCs and develop preventive action plans.
• Coordinate technical issues and CIP projects across business units.
• Interface with engineering to support product improvements and new instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis during assembly and start-up.
• Support engineering changes and implement changes efficiently.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Singapore is seeking an engineer with 4+ years of semiconductor equipment experience to develop, implement, and optimize assembly start-up processes for advanced equipment.

You will lead field start-up procedures, manage BoM integrity, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce cycle times and costs while supporting product improvements and new instructions.