Senior IT Equipment Engineer

ACHIEVE TECHNOLOGY ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHIEVE TECHNOLOGY ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior IT Equipment Engineer to lead the equipment engineering support team in semiconductor manufacturing, driving reliability and process stability.

You will plan PM programmes, perform installation, qualification, and upgrades, and lead root cause analyses to improve uptime, yield and cost efficiency. Strong leadership and technical problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering or similar high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, preventive maintenance, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the equipment engineering support team to resolve complex equipment and process-related issues.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance programmes to maximise reliability and optimise resources.
• Perform equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, qualification, evaluation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance uptime, OEE, productivity, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate engineers and technicians on equipment operation, maintenance, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

RF systems

Equipment maintenance

Process improvement

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

8D

RCA

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experiencedSenior IT Equipment Engineerto lead the equipment engineering support team in ensuring optimal equipment performance, process stability, and operational excellence within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, maximise equipment reliability, and provide technical leadership in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the equipment engineering support team in resolving complex equipment and process-related technical issues.
• Plan and implement effective corrective and preventive maintenance (PM) programmes to maximise equipment reliability while optimising resource utilisation.
• Perform equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, qualification, evaluation, maintenance, and upgrades for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and in-depth technical investigations involving RF systems, vacuum leak detection, particle contamination, hardware, software, and process-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment uptime, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, yield, cycle time, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control measures to minimise defects, prevent recurring failures, and improve process capability.
• Monitor equipment performance indicators and initiate improvement actions to reduce downtime and maximise production output.
• Lead initiatives to improve equipment utilisation, manufacturing efficiency, scrap reduction, and operational cost savings.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate newly hired engineers and technicians on equipment operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting techniques, and workplace safety.
• Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) checklists, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and technical documentation.
• Support customer and internal quality audits by ensuring equipment and maintenance processes comply with company and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering or a similar high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability.
• Hands-on experience in RF systems, vacuum systems, leak detection, particle contamination analysis, and hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience leading continuous improvement, yield enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, 8D, RCA, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In-house recruitment - Sherry Tan - project Manager