Senior Contamination Control Engineer – Cleanroom Ops

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Singapore is seeking a contamination control engineer to support cleanroom manufacturing and drive process improvements. The role involves audits, data-based defect investigation, and root cause analysis to sustain high yield and product quality.

You will tune containment strategies, troubleshoot equipment issues, and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Higher NITEC in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in semiconductor, HDD, electronics, or cleanroom manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience in contamination control, process troubleshooting, and manufacturing operations.
• Familiar with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Why, 8D, FMEA, or Fishbone.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support contamination control activities in cleanroom manufacturing environments.
• Conduct cleanroom audits and monitor contamination metrics (particle, TOC, CTQ).
• Investigate contamination-related defects and yield issues through data collection and root cause analysis.
• Drive contamination reduction and process improvement projects.
• Provide technical support for substrate processes, including kitting, packaging, reclaim operations, and inspections.
• Troubleshoot process issues affecting quality, yield, and stability.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, cleanroom standards, and safety requirements.
• Support training and guide technicians/operators on contamination control best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma / Higher NITEC in Engineering

Tools

Excel

JMP

Minitab

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Seagate Technology in Singapore is seeking a contamination control engineer to support cleanroom manufacturing and drive process improvements. The role involves audits, data-based defect investigation, and root cause analysis to sustain high yield and product quality.

You will tune containment strategies, troubleshoot equipment issues, and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.