Technical Specialist (HVAC & Mechanical)

Advanced Substrate Technologies Pte Ltd (AST); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Substrate Technologies Pte. Ltd. (AST) in Singapore is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Facilities Engineer to act as the technical authority for HVAC, cleanroom and mechanical utilities.

You will lead design reviews, coordinate with EPC contractors, and ensure compliant delivery through design, construction, commissioning and handover phases. The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering with 10+ years in high-tech facility projects, and registration as a Professional Engineer

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Min 10 years of experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, industrial, data centre, or other high-tech facility projects.
• Experience across design, construction, commissioning, and operational handover phases.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design, and discipline standards.
• Review and approve design deliverables, RFIs, and design change proposals.
• Provide technical expertise on HVAC, cleanroom, utility, and mechanical systems.
• Assess impacts of proposed solutions on cost, schedule, operation, and maintainability.
• Participate in Design for Safety, risk, and value engineering reviews.

Skills

HVAC systems

Cleanroom knowledge

Mechanical utilities

Regulatory compliance

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

About Advanced Substrate Technologies Pte. Ltd.

We are a Singapore-based subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., a Japanese pioneer in printing technologies and a leading supplier of high-quality Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FC-BGA) substrates. We are the first factory in Singapore to pioneer the manufacturing of high-end FC-BGA substrates used in cutting-edge semiconductor products such as network switches and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) devices.

Additionally, our facility will conduct research and development (R&D) aimed at advancing substrate technologies to meet the evolving performance requirements of future products in these domains. Broadcom Inc., a global technology leader specializing in semiconductor design, enterprise software, and security solutions, is also actively supporting the establishment of this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Singapore.

Our Research & Development

Do you thrive on developing groundbreaking technologies that lead to amazing new products? Are you meticulous and committed to excellence, always aiming for extraordinary results? Come see what you can achieve with AST R&D team! We believe that new ideas swiftly become remarkable products. With your passion and dedication, there’s no telling the impact you’ll make.

Company Overview

Our AST R&D team is on a mission to transform AI and develop groundbreaking hardware. We’re creating innovative solutions for tighter, quicker, and more dependable integration of processing and memory, moving beyond the limitations of current substrate technologies. We leverage cutting-edge semiconductor processing technologies, including Chemical Mechanical Planarization, to produce high-performance substrates with 10x increase in interconnect density, paving the way for packages with up to a trillion transistors.

Role Purpose

Act as the technical authority for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Mechanical systems, representing the AST’s interests throughout design, construction, commissioning, and handover. Ensure facilities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with business, operational, and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Define and maintain Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design, and discipline standards.
• Review and approve design deliverables, Requests for Information (RFIs), and design change proposals.
• Provide technical expertise on cleanroom, HVAC, utility, and mechanical systems.
• Assess technical, cost, schedule, operational, and maintainability impacts of proposed solutions.
• Participate in Design for Safety (DfS), risk, and value engineering reviews.

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Serve as the primary technical interface with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Facilities, and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) teams.
• Resolve technical issues and support timely project decisions.

Compliance & Project Execution

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and authority requirements.
• Support technical evaluations and procurement of major mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, qualification, and handover activities.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, industrial, data centre, or other high-tech facility projects.
• Experience across design, construction, commissioning, and operational handover phases.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is an advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cleanroom, and mechanical utility systems.
• Experience with chilled water, cooling water, clean dry air, process exhaust, and utility infrastructure.
• Familiarity with EPC project delivery, design management, and change management processes.
• Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools such as Revit and Navisworks is advantageous.

Location & Commitments

• Premises located in 9 Pesawat Drive, Singapore 619607
• Permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge projects in a growing field.
• Collaborative and innovative environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Closing Statement

AST is dedicated to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where every employee feels appreciated, respected, and empowered to share their unique perspectives.

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