Technical Program Manager

ULTRA CLEAN ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking a talented Manager, Engineering to drive automation projects in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in automation project management and a strong background in physical automation technologies. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective collaboration skills and a proactive approach to project management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within the dynamic semiconductor industry, contributing to innovative solutions for future technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation project management in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience in physical automation: Mechatronics, robotics, complex mechanisms, motion systems, PLCs, vision systems, pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation projects and collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Perform technical and financial feasibility studies and define ROI.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and hand over automation systems.

Skills

Field Service

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Hardware

MetaL

ERP

Electrical

Spectrometer

MS Office

Welding

PowerPoint

Warranty

Customer Satisfaction

Dimensioning

Vacuum Technology

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics or Manufacturing Engineering

PMP Certification

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT— as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Manager, Engineering to join us in Singapore!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Excited and enthusiastic about manufacturing and assembly automation.
• Experience working in an EMS or Contract Manufacturing company is an added advantage.
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and methodical.
• A strong team player and effective collaborator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Fluent in English.
• Preferred experience in global automation or U.S.-based deployment projects.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Ideate with site functional stakeholders to collect automation requirements.
• Perform technical and financial feasibility studies and define ROI calculations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and the automation system engineering team to finalize automation proposals.
• Develop business cases for senior management justification and obtain necessary approvals.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and hand over automation systems to site functional stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in automation project management within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge & hands‑on experience in Physical automation: Mechatronics & robotics, Complex Mechanisms, Motion systems, controls, PLC’s, Vision systems, Pneumatics & Mechanical systems.
• Candidates with PLC/PC/AI knowledge will be given preference.
• You’ll be working in UCT, Singapore, but you will need to travel for about 20% of your time to the United States and other countries.

Educational/Certification Requirement

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred/directly related experience may be considered.
• PMP Certification is advantageous.

Work Experience Requirements

• With a minimum of 5 years of experience in the followings:
• Automation Project Management in a manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge & experience in Physical automation: Mechatronics & robotics, Complex Mechanisms, Motion systems, controls, PLC’s, Vision systems, Pneumatics & Mechanical systems.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Field Service
• Troubleshooting
• Soldering
• Hardware
• MetaL
• ERP
• Electrical
• Spectrometer
• MS Office
• Welding
• PowerPoint
• Warranty
• Customer Satisfaction
• Dimensioning
• Vacuum Technology
• Commissioning