Senior Engineer / Engineer, NPD

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineer / Engineer, Product Quality (NPD) to lead quality assurance for semiconductor equipment and drive NPD/NPI quality throughout the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with process engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to ensure robust product characterization, CTQ definitions and rigorous reliability testing. The role requires hands-on data analysis and mentoring of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in semiconductor industry.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, 8D, Six Sigma, root cause analysis.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment or machine integration, CTSQ/CTQ
• Hands-on in NPD/NPI activities: product characterization, CTQ, MSA, transfer.
• Familiarity with production docs: WIs, SOPs, inspection instructions.
• Proficient in JMP or Minitab for quality data analysis.
• Knowledge of reliability testing, failure analysis and yield improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities for semiconductor equipment, modules and components, including qualification, reliability testing and yield improvement.
• Oversee equipment integration projects ensuring proper process integration and quality standards.
• Drive QA in NPD/NPI lifecycle from design to production ramp-up and qualification.
• Monitor quality performance indicators (SPC, defect reduction, KPIs) across teams.
• Conduct root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and support RMAs.
• Collaborate with Field Service Engineers to monitor equipment performance at customer sites and drive reliability.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and participate in cross-functional quality projects.
• Travel locally and overseas up to 30% for audits, installations and troubleshooting.

Skills

Quality engineering

SPC

8D problem-solving

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

NPD/NPI

Data analysis

Reliability testing

Yield improvement

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Location: North Singapore

Our client is a leading global provider of semiconductor and electronics manufacturing equipment and solutions. Due to business needs, they are now recruiting a Senior Engineer / Engineer, Product Quality (NPD) to support new product development and ongoing product quality improvement initiatives. They are located in the North – easily accessible.

Responsibilities

1. Lead quality assurance activities for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, modules and incoming components, covering product qualification, reliability testing, failure analysis and yield improvement.
2. Oversee equipment and machine integration projects, ensuring proper process integration and adherence to established quality standards.
3. Drive quality initiatives throughout the new product development and introduction (NPD/NPI) lifecycle, from design and product characterisation through qualification and production ramp-up.
4. Work closely with process engineering, manufacturing, fabrication and integration teams to establish and monitor quality performance indicators, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), defect reduction and key performance metrics.
5. Conduct root cause investigations for product and process quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support customer complaint resolution, including RMA and field return cases.
6. Collaborate with Field Service Engineers to monitor equipment performance at customer sites and drive product reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and participate in cross-functional engineering and quality improvement projects.
8. Travel locally and overseas to manufacturing facilities, suppliers and customer sites to support equipment integration, quality audits and technical troubleshooting when required.

Requirements

1. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
2. At least 5 years of relevant quality engineering experience within the semiconductor industry.
3. Strong knowledge of quality engineering methodologies, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8D problem-solving, Six Sigma and root cause analysis.
4. Proven experience in semiconductor equipment or machine integration, including process tool qualification and integration into semiconductor manufacturing environments.
5. Hands-on experience in NPD/NPI activities, covering product characterisation, identification of critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters, qualification test development, Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and production transfer.
6. Familiarity with production documentation and control requirements, including work instructions, standard operating procedures and inspection instructions.
7. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab, with the ability to interpret quality data and drive product and process improvements.
8. Knowledge of reliability testing, failure analysis and yield enhancement within semiconductor manufacturing.
9. Experience operating die bonding equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment, as well as supplier or subcontractor quality management, would be advantageous.
10. Relevant quality certifications or training, such as Six Sigma Black Belt or APQP, would be an added advantage.
11. Willingness to travel locally and internationally for up to 30%, depending on business requirements.

Candidates with less experience may be considered for the Engineer, Product Quality position.