Semiconductor Start-up Manufacturing Engineer – Automation

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia is hiring a manufacturing/technical services engineer to develop and sustain start-up methods for semiconductor equipment, drive automation, and manage BoM integrity across multiple configuration sources. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve field issues and implement cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least four years’ experience with semiconductor equipment, plus CAD/CAE proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with semiconductor equipment in manufacturing or technical field service.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor process equipment; familiarity with MDP, EPI, ALD, CMP.
• Good understanding of mechanical, digitalization, and automation concepts, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Good knowledge of system BoM structure, assembly processes, and procedure documentation.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), CAM tools (e.g., NX), SAP, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for assemblies during start-up for semiconductor equipment.
• Lead the development and sustaining of field digitalized start-up procedures (iOMS) for Tier 0 & Tier 1 operations to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Allocate tasks to illustrators and oversee progress to ensure timely and high-quality OMS & DOC deliverables.
• Manage BoM integrity across SHPK, MERG, ship-along, SRD, and other configuration sources, ensuring accuracy and alignment with product requirements.
• Drive automation initiatives to enhance work proficiency and reduce production and delivery cycle times.
• Reduce I&W costs by identifying and correcting BoM errors, improving procedures, and lowering field NCs and start‑up cycle time through streamlined work processes.
• Review field NCs, analyze root causes, and work with corresponding teams develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate technical issues, RIT initiatives, and the introduction of new technologies and CIP projects across different business units and cross‑functional teams.
• Work independently with limited documentation when needed, investigating and compiling data to recommend improvements using established reporting processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive complex projects related to quality issues, BoM optimization, and cost reduction.
• Interface with engineering teams to support the release of product improvements and new product instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis for issues arising during assembly and start‑up phases.
• Support engineering change requests and partner with design and operations teams to implement changes efficiently for both new and existing products.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment

Mechanical concepts

Digitalization concepts

Automation concepts

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX CAM

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Applied Materials South East Asia is hiring a manufacturing/technical services engineer to develop and sustain start-up methods for semiconductor equipment, drive automation, and manage BoM integrity across multiple configuration sources. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve field issues and implement cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least four years’ experience with semiconductor equipment, plus CAD/CAE proficiency