Senior Engineer I, AS Mechanical

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer in Singapore is seeking a skilled engineer to develop and validate system performance for high-speed manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have a solid engineering background, experience in R&D or product engineering, and proficiency with Matlab, Python, and C/C++. Responsibilities include defining and executing test standards, conducting feasibility studies, and preventing issues during the transition from engineering to production.

Qualifications

• Work experience in R&D or Product Engineering preferred.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment and/or precision machine development.
• Hands-on testing and data analysis experience including test planning and design of experiments.

Responsibilities

• Develop test program and analysis tools to conduct feasibility studies.
• Model, test and analyze system performance in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis to prevent issues during engineering to production transition.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Tcl

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Good communication skills

Education

Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD (NX preferred)

Job description

Overview

• Develop, model, test, and validate system and subsystem performance for high‑speed, high‑precision semiconductor manufacturing equipment, from feasibility through mass production.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to define interfaces, execute test standards, and resolve issues through root‑cause analysis.
• Design test programs, analysis tools, and proof‑of‑concept fixtures to support new product development, performance optimization, and engineering‑to‑production transitions.

Responsibilities

• Develop test program and analysis tools to conduct feasibility studies and establish critical system and subsystem-level performance parameters and constraints.
• Work in close coordination with mechanical, electrical and software teams to conduct module/ system level validations, define and document electromechanical interface parameters with application software.
• Model, test and analyze system and subsystem-level machine performance in high-speed, high accuracy semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Define and execute test standards to qualify systems and sub-systems to specifications for mass production.
• Perform root‑cause analysis to understand, rectify and prevent issues during transition phase between Engineering and production and beyond as 2nd line of defense.
• Design simple dynamic structures and fixtures to assist with module and sub‑system level proof of concept studies.

Qualifications

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Systems Engineering
• Work experience in R&D or Product Engineering preferred, as well as Semiconductor equipment and/or precision machine development experience.
• Experienced with Matlab/Simulink, Python, C/C++ and Tcl to develop test program/ scripts and data analysis tools to study machine performance.
• Principles of operation of servo control systems, vision systems, material handling systems
• Hands‑on testing and data analysis experience; test planning and set‑up, design of experiments, instrumentation, statistical analysis, etc.
• Experience with technical systems requirements analysis, definition, allocation, and validation.
• CAD experience (NX preferred) for electro‑mechanical system design and GD&T knowledge will be a plus.
• Strong personal initiative and demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Sense of timeliness and strong desire to find solutions for new product development.
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Willingness to work as part of a global engineering team with offices in Singapore, Europe, China, and the US; ability to travel internationally.

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability