Senior FAB Equipment Engineer - Maintenance & Uptime

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Technician to perform first line troubleshooting, execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and ensure high equipment uptime in a rigorous cleanroom environment.

You will interact with process control teams and vendors, follow SOPs and EHS standards, and contribute to continuous improvement projects. The role requires shift work, including weekends, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Nitec/ diploma in engineering or related fields; fluent in English.
• Minimum 2 years semiconductor equipment engineering experience with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment and handle 12-hour shifts, including weekends.
• Strong discipline in following SOPs, quality standards, and EHS requirements.
• Proficient with MES systems, data entry, and MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• First line troubleshooting for equipment related issues.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance and Post PM process recovery.
• Responsible for equipment uptime and liaison with process control team and equipment vendors for resolving escalations and SPC deviation.
• Works with process module development team, process control team and vendor to ensure flawless operations.
• Support internal audits as needed for ISO certification.
• Support CIP (continuous improvement projects) to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Prepare shift reports and handover notes.
• Follow EHS and cleanroom safety standards.
• Maintain proper documentation and housekeeping (6S, TPM).

Skills

English fluency

Cleanroom experience

Independent work

Teamwork & communication

Education

Nitec / Higher Nitec / Diploma in Engineering/Science

Tools

AMAT

ASML

Bruker

Ebara

Evatec

EVG

KLA

LAM

MATTSON

Nikon

SPTS

TEL

Veeco

Job description

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Technician to perform first line troubleshooting, execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and ensure high equipment uptime in a rigorous cleanroom environment.

You will interact with process control teams and vendors, follow SOPs and EHS standards, and contribute to continuous improvement projects. The role requires shift work, including weekends, and strong attention to detail.