Senior Equipment Engineer

United Microelectronics Corporation (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to monitor and address equipment and production issues. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years in the semiconductor foundry field and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and engaging with engineers to ensure production efficiency. Flexible schedule for day/night shifts is required.

Benefits

Structured Development

Front-Row Tech Access

Heart-Fuelled Innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the semiconductor foundry field.
• Experience leading a small team to meet production demands.
• Willingness to commit to day/night shift work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and address SPC/defect/Equipment abnormality.
• Maintain equipment capability for production demands.
• Engage with engineers for balance in tool availability.
• Troubleshoot equipment and improve production quality.
• Evaluate new equipment/materials for efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical tools (FMEA, SPC)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering fields

Job description

About the job

At UMC, your career is built on solid ground. Through exposure to the world’s leading semiconductor technologies, guided mentorship, and a culture built on growth and collaboration, we help you forge a strong foundation for your future.

With the expansion of our new Fab in Singapore, you’ll be part of a next-generation engineering hub, designed to empower local talent and lead semiconductor innovation in the region.

With us, you can expect at UMC

• Structured Development: Hands‑on training, mentorship, and clear pathways to build your core skills.
• Front-Row Tech Access: Work with cutting‑edge tools that push industries forward.
• Heart‑Fuelled Innovation: Thrive in a team‑first environment that values your growth and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day monitoring and ownership to timely address in-line SPC/defect/Equipment abnormality and lot handling
• Maintain Equipment capability for production and meet production demand
• Engage with Production line and Process Engineers to balance tool availability for production, troubleshooting and scheduled maintenance
• Engage in Equipment troubleshooting and production quality improvement.
• Evaluation of new equipment/materials and retrofits of Equipment for better efficiency / production quality

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering , Electrical Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering ,Physics, Automation, Aerospace Engineering
• Well verse in problem solving skills
• At least 6 years experience in semiconductor foundry related field
• Posses analytical tools such as FMEA and SPC concept is required
• Able to conduct and complete cross department projects.
• Experienced in leading a small group of people to meet production demands.
• Able to commit day / night shift work