Senior IT Manager (Advance Engineering Control)

VISIONPOWER SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturing firm in Singapore is looking for an Advanced Engineering Control (AEC) Manager. This role involves leading a team to optimize advanced control systems for improved manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in Advanced Process Control and proven leadership in engineering management. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered in a dynamic, high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing with a focus on APC, FDC, and R2R.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AEC team in designing and maintaining APC, FDC, and R2R control systems.
• Collaborate with different teams to integrate control solutions into production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics and machine learning.
• Develop control strategies to ensure process robustness.
• Oversee fault detection and classification algorithm development.
• Monitor system performance and lead troubleshooting for control-related issues.

Skills

Control theory

Signal processing

Statistical modelling

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

APC platforms

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Engineering Control (AEC) Manager to lead and drive the development, deployment, and optimization of advanced control systems in a high-tech manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Advanced Process Control (APC), Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), and Run-to-Run (R2R) Control, AI-Based or Algorithm-Based Equipment Tuning and will be responsible for managing a team of engineers to ensure process stability, yield improvement, and equipment performance enhancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the AEC team in the design, implementation, and maintenance of APC, FDC, and R2R control systems across manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with process, equipment, and IT teams to integrate control solutions into production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics, machine learning, and statistical process control.
• Develop and maintain control strategies to ensure process robustness and product quality.
• Oversee the development of fault detection models and classification algorithms to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure timely deployment and tuning of R2R controllers to maintain process targets and reduce variability.
• Monitor system performance and lead troubleshooting efforts for control-related issues.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to team members.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in advanced control systems.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing with a focus on APC, FDC, and R2R.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and cross-functional projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of control theory, signal processing, and statistical modelling.
• Experience with APC platforms (e.g., KLA, Applied Materials, or in-house systems).
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.