Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer, Semiconductor Equip.

ASM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is hiring engineers across experience levels for its Advanced Packaging team in Singapore. You will design and develop semiconductor equipment, contribute to automation and process improvements, and support products through development, qualification, and ramp to production.

You will work with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, operations and quality, addressing field feedback, and driving continuous improvement while traveling internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems, or similar disciplines).
• Experience in semiconductor equipment or complex technical environments.
• Knowledge of CE, NFPA, Semi S2-95, and other relevant standards for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with system‑level thinking.
• Hands‑on approach and ability to connect theory with real‑world system behavior.
• Analytical skills (DOE, data analysis, structured problem solving).
• Comfortable working across global teams and time zones.
• Strong communication skills, including customer‑facing interactions.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~25–50%).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of semiconductor systems, including equipment selection, process controls, and automation integration.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, operations, and quality to align on goals and deliverables.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment and automation systems, driving root cause analysis and resolution.
• Own BOM release and maintenance, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting for stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation for manufacturing and testing of prototypes and production products.
• Act as a system-level technical expert, supporting complex semiconductor equipment in both development labs and customer fabs
• Diagnose and resolve advanced system, hardware, and process issues, including escalations beyond standard support
• Drive root cause analysis (RCCA) and implement sustainable solutions across tools, sites, and product lines
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including early builds, lab validation, and ramp to high-volume manufacturing
• Lead or support first-in-fab (Alpha / Beta) deployments — installation, start-up, and qualification
• Translate field and customer feedback into design, performance, and reliability improvements
• Contribute to yield improvement, tool performance, and uptime in demanding fab environments
• Develop and share best practices, technical documentation, and global standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, controls, and process engineering teams
• Lead / Support global initiatives, mentor engineers and represent ASM in customer-facing teams

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Analytical thinking

DOE

Global collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

ASM is hiring engineers across experience levels for its Advanced Packaging team in Singapore. You will design and develop semiconductor equipment, contribute to automation and process improvements, and support products through development, qualification, and ramp to production.

You will work with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, operations and quality, addressing field feedback, and driving continuous improvement while traveling internationally as needed.