Senior Hook-Up Engineering Lead – Semiconductors

GlobalFoundries inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Singapore is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead a team of engineers in developing equipment schematics and coordinating with equipment engineers and vendors to ensure reliable hookups, capacity planning, and energy-efficient upgrades.

You will drive cost-competitive component sourcing, lead FMEAs and QITs, manage on-site installations, and align contractor activities with project goals, while maintaining strict documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields.
• 5–8 years of experience in semiconductor facilities, equipment hook-up, construction, project engineering, or facilities engineering environments.
• Proven experience in equipment hook-up design, utility distribution systems, capacity planning, space management, and facilities infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management skills with experience in cost control, contract management, tender evaluation, and schedule management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project commissioning, handover processes, and documentation control is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while leading multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly reports for Hook-up Section Manager/Manager.
• Hold regular meetings to develop and improve equipment schematics.
• Source for current cost competitive components.
• Lead to improve hookup methods and reliability.
• Hold daily/weekly contractor meetings to disseminate information, keep projects on track, update on issues, and align objectives.
• Collaborate with Purchasers, Section Head and Associate Engineers to generate hook-up specifications, tender documents, tender interviews, and verifying progress claims based on work on site.
• To head and conduct FMEAs and QITs to prevent and improve potential for hook-up system failure.
• Representing GlobalFoundries and protecting the company’s interests in hook-up system design, negotiations, project meetings, and payment claims.
• Submit proposals for projects to upgrade/enhance Facilities’ utilities and system improvement.
• Standardize Hook-up operation procedures across GlobalFoundries.
• Co-ordinate between Engineering, Chemical sections, Facility Operation & Contractors for hook-up project.
• Provide training for fresh staff.
• Control of costs and variation costs and review changes to prevent cost overruns.
• Ensure proper management and closing of contracts/projects using the proper document, forms, and procedures.
• Compile and submit all tests, correspondence, commissioning reports, acceptance documentation, drawings, and proper logging into Facilities Documentation Control.
• Inspecting and acceptance of the equipment installed before handover toOperations.
• Attend all scheduled training for GlobalFoundries’ compulsory courses.
• And any other tasks assigned by the Section Manager/Manager or Director.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Tender evaluation

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Engineering

Job description

GlobalFoundries in Singapore is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead a team of engineers in developing equipment schematics and coordinating with equipment engineers and vendors to ensure reliable hookups, capacity planning, and energy-efficient upgrades.

You will drive cost-competitive component sourcing, lead FMEAs and QITs, manage on-site installations, and align contractor activities with project goals, while maintaining strict documentation and safety standards.