Senior / Research Engineer (Equipment Engineering), IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research agency in Singapore is seeking a New Tool Installation Engineer to manage assigned toolsets and ensure seamless integration of new semiconductor processing equipment. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of Semiconductor Industry experience, with strong project management and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include overseeing tool installation, troubleshooting startup issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant Semiconductor Industry Experience.
• 6+ years of experience in Semiconductor wafer handling, RF power systems, high-vacuum equipment, or toxic gas delivery.
• Basic technical knowledge in Facility systems such as CDA, LSS, Process Gas.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned toolsets and manage new tool installations.
• Work closely with stakeholders for tool hardware commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols and EHS regulations.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• As a New Tool Installation Engineer, you will own all assigned toolsets. Candidates need to work closely with stakeholders (Forwarder, Mover, Tool vendor, Facility Engineer, Industrial Engineer) to ensure that new tool (200MM and 300MM Semiconductor processing equipment) move into the designated location & completion of Tool Hardware Commissioning.
• Highly desirable for a candidate to have a background in at least one of the following areas: Photolithography, PVD and CVD Thin Films, Dry Etch, Wet Etch /Wafer Clean, Diffusion, Bond, Electroplate (ECD), CMP, or Metrology (some areas may be combined)
• Management of new tool installation, start-up & Hardware qualification
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the Maintenance, Production, and Development organizations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams that create efficiencies across all layers of the organization.
• Coordinate with facility engineers, equipment vendors, Industrial Engineer and contractors to ensure accurate integration of tools into the fab infrastructure.
• Ensure all tool installations and operations comply with cleanroom protocols, EHS regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance for troubleshooting and resolving tool startup issues

Job Requirements

• Degree / Diploma with 10+ years of relevant Semiconductor Industry Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or another other relevant Engineering discipline.
• 6+ years Some of experience within the respective areas of expertise. Experience should include one or more: in areas such as Semiconductor wafer handling, RF power, high‑vacuum, toxic gas delivery, precision optics, or wet chemistry. Experience in one or more relevant areas such as semiconductor wafer handling, RF power systems, high‑vacuum equipment, toxic gas delivery systems, precision optics, or wet chemistry, with exposure to Wafer Fab and Facilities operations.
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self‑motivated. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and is highly energetic, proactive, and self‑motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to meet requirements and deliver results.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.
• Basic technical knowledge in Facility systems such as (CDA, LSS, Process Gas, PCW, UPW, Exhaust, Drain)