Supervisor, (Media Test Maintenance)

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Singapore seeks a Test Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team that keeps production test equipment and automation systems operating at peak performance. You will drive reliability, maximize uptime, and support capacity expansion with a hands-on leadership style.

Work closely with Production, Process Engineering, Automation, and Equipment Engineering to maintain equipment, improve OEE, and ensure safety and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics or related discipline.
• 3–8 years in manufacturing equipment maintenance or test equipment support.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and preventive/predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance professionals to achieve equipment, yield, safety, and productivity goals.
• Drive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Support installation, calibration, qualification, and maintenance of production test equipment and automation systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, downtime reduction, and yield enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, LOTO, and safety requirements during audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics

Tools

Automation systems

Robotics

PLCs

Test equipment

Job description

About Our Group

The Test Maintenance team plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring production test equipment and automation systems operate at optimum performance. We are responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, maximizing uptime, and driving continuous improvement to support quality, yield, productivity, and operational excellence.

The Test Maintenance team plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring production test equipment and automation systems operate at optimum performance. We are responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, maximizing uptime, and driving continuous improvement to support quality, yield, productivity, and operational excellence. Working closely with Production, Process Engineering, Automation, and Equipment Engineering teams, we help ensure stable and efficient manufacturing operations while supporting new technology introductions and capacity expansion initiatives.

About The Role - You Will

As a Test Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead maintenance activities and drive equipment reliability to support manufacturing performance and business objectives.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance professionals to achieve equipment, yield, safety, and productivity goals.
• Drive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Support the installation, calibration, qualification, and maintenance of production test equipment, automation systems, and robotic handlers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, resolve production disruptions, and improve operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, downtime reduction, cost optimization, and yield enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, LOTO, and company safety requirements while supporting audits, risk assessments, and documentation control.

About You

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a hands‑on approach.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Results‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Willing to work in clean room environment.
• Willing to work on 12hr (7.30pm to 7.45am) night shift pattern

Your Experience Includes

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• 3–8 years of experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance, test equipment support, or high‑volume production environments.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and performing preventive or predictive maintenance.
• Knowledge of automation systems, robotics, PLCs, test equipment, or manufacturing technologies.
• Experience analyzing equipment performance, yield, or operational data to drive improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Location

Our Woodlands site is one of the largest electronics manufacturing sites in Singapore, housing our recording media operations. Spread over three sites, it is easily accessible via bus or from the MRT Station, with many employees taking mass transportation to work. Here at work, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at our onsite canteen and coffee shop. We offer a range of facilities including an in‑house gym and dance studio, as well as after‑work badminton and table tennis competitions. On‑site celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

Location: Woodlands, Singapore, W3

Travel: None