Senior Manufacturing Test Quality Engineer - Semiconductors

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Test Quality Engineer to drive design, validation, and optimization of production-line testing for complex semiconductor systems. You will define test plans and interfaces during NPI and work with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, repeatable test results.

You will collaborate on metrology, Gage R&R, and DFT, ensuring ISO 4/100 cleanroom standards and SEMI compliance before shipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline relevant to semiconductor manufacturing or capital equipment.
• 7–10+ years of engineering experience in semiconductor manufacturing, high-tech hardware, or related fields.
• Familiarity with SEMI standards (S2, S8) and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Experience with data analysis and test development tools (Mayan, Python, Minitab, JMP).

Responsibilities

• Define, validate, and document manufacturing test plans and fixture interfaces during NPI.
• Develop and troubleshoot automated test scripts and software for tool-level diagnostics.
• Lead structured failure investigations (8D, CAPA, 5 Whys) for hardware issues.
• Monitor FPY data, identify trends, and implement preventive actions.
• Perform MSA and Gage R&R studies to ensure test station reliability.
• Ensure tests meet ISO 4/100 cleanroom and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with NPI Process/Hardware Design to embed testability in new equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, or related field

Tools

Mayan

Python

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Applied Materials in Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Test Quality Engineer to drive design, validation, and optimization of production-line testing for complex semiconductor systems. You will define test plans and interfaces during NPI and work with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, repeatable test results.

You will collaborate on metrology, Gage R&R, and DFT, ensuring ISO 4/100 cleanroom standards and SEMI compliance before shipment.