Software Engineer

JAC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary SGD 4,000–5,000 (based

Annual paid leave 15 days

Sick leave 14 days

Medical benefits

International environment

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is seeking a Lithography Tool Software Engineer to support semiconductor customers regionally from Singapore. The role involves on-site software support in cleanroom environments, troubleshooting, and coordinating with Japan headquarters.

Requirements include practical software support experience for semiconductor equipment and business-level Japanese. Linux and command-line skills are essential, with willingness to travel for regional assignments.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in software support for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Basic knowledge of Linux OS and experience with command-line operations.
• Experience in reviewing customer specifications and coordinating requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support in semiconductor cleanroom environments at customer facilities.
• Deliver software support for semiconductor customers within assigned region.
• Troubleshoot software issues and prepare technical reports for customers.
• Set up, maintain, and manage lithography equipment and related support software.
• Acquire and apply fundamental knowledge of lithography tools and operations in daily work.
• Prepare software release notes and technical documentation in English.
• Respond to support needs outside regular hours (weekends, holidays, or night shifts when required; infrequent).
• Support overseas business trips (primarily Southeast Asia, Japan, Taiwan, and potentially India in the future).
• Collaborate closely with local on-site engineers and Canon software engineers based overseas (mainly Japan).
• Communicate directly with customers on technical matters and provide clear reports.
• Escalate software issues to Canon headquarters in Japan as required.
• Plan and conduct software training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities for engineers and team members.
• Act as a liaison between Canon headquarters in Japan and local engineers for software-related matters.

Skills

Software support

Japanese language

Linux basics

Command-line

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Lithography Tool Software Engineer to support semiconductor customers within regional operations. This role involves providing software support, troubleshooting, and technical coordination in a cleanroom manufacturing environment, while acting as a key liaison between local engineers, customers, and headquarters in Japan.

Overview

We are seeking a Lithography Tool Software Engineer to support semiconductor customers within regional operations. This role involves providing software support, troubleshooting, and technical coordination in a cleanroom manufacturing environment, while acting as a key liaison between local engineers, customers, and headquarters in Japan.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support in semiconductor cleanroom environments at customer facilities
• Deliver software support for semiconductor customers within assigned region
• Troubleshoot software issues and prepare technical reports for customers
• Set up, maintain, and manage lithography equipment and related support software
• Acquire and apply fundamental knowledge of lithography tools and operations in daily work
• Prepare software release notes and technical documentation in English
• Respond to support needs outside regular hours (weekends, holidays, or night shifts when required; infrequent)
• Support overseas business trips (primarily Southeast Asia, Japan, Taiwan, and potentially India in the future)
• Collaborate closely with local on-site engineers and Canon software engineers based overseas (mainly Japan)
• Communicate directly with customers on technical matters and provide clear reports
• Escalate software issues to Canon headquarters in Japan as required
• Plan and conduct software training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities for engineers and team members
• Act as a liaison between Canon headquarters in Japan and local engineers for software-related matters

Requirements

• Practical experience in software support for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Required for communication with Japanese customers and headquarters
• Basic knowledge of Linux OS and experience with command-line operations
• Experience in reviewing customer specifications (including online specifications) and coordinating requirements is a plus

Benefits

• Monthly salary: SGD 4,000 – SGD 5,000 (based on skills and experience)
• Annual paid leave: 15 days
• Sick leave: 14 days
• Medical benefits: Provided
• Opportunities to work in an international environment and gain global exposure

Additional information

• Employment type: Full-time (Permanent)
• Working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Days off: Weekends and public holidays (based on Singapore calendar)
• Flex-time: Not available
• Remote work: Not available
• Probation period: 6 months
• Interview process: 2–3 rounds