TECHNOLOGIST - CHEMICAL LAB

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD is seeking an Equipment Technician to monitor, sustain, and improve lab equipment in a clean-room Fab facility and chemical laboratory environment.

The role involves following SOPs to analyze samples, operating analytical techniques (ICP-MS/ICP-OES, titration), and performing preventive maintenance across tool sets. Flexibility for 12-hour shifts and day/night rotation is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Applied Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Life or Biomedical Science and/or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of analytical equipment such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, titrators, gas-liquid mass spectroscopy.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of analytical techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic problems and address root causes.
• Strong teamwork and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Flexible to take on added responsibilities and shifts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work 12 hour shifts and rotate day/night shifts.
• Software skills including Tableau, Excel VBA, Microsoft Automate tools and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, sustain and improve equipment in the assigned area.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and assist with equipment installations and upgrades.
• Collaborate with chemists to troubleshoot analytical and equipment issues.
• Contribute to TPM activities including 6S audits, housekeeping and stock management.
• Update the Chemistry Laboratory Manager on tool and area issues.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Tableau

Excel VBA

Microsoft Automate

Python

Education

Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Applied Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Life or Biomedical Science

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Titrators

Gas-Liquid Mass Spectroscopy

Job description

Job Description

Equipment Technicians are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment in their assigned area, while working in partnership with Shift Operations team members, area equipment engineers and tool vendors. Equipment Technicians monitor tool performance, schedule and perform preventative maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic and PC/software skills to repair equipment issues.

Job Description:

• Work in a clean-room Fab facility and Chemical Laboratory environment
• Follow the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) to analyze routine samples and report to internal customer
• Use analytical techniques and instrumentation such as chromatography, spectroscopy, titration, particle sizing, volume measurement and weight measurement
• Perform standard and reagent preparation of samples such as vapor phase deposition (VPD), extraction, digestion and series dilution
• Responsible for monitoring and sustaining equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned tools
• Collaborate with area Chemists to troubleshoot analytical issues and equipment issues
• Participate in Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) activities, including 6S audit, housekeeping, maintaining stock of reagents, standards, spare parts and consumables
• Keep the Chemistry Laboratory Manager updated on tool and area issues

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Applied Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Life or Biomedical Science and/or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge of analytical equipment is preferred, such as Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)/Titrators/Gas-Liquid Mass Spectroscopy
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of analytical techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to troubleshoot basic problems and address root causes
• Possess good teamwork skills and strong multi-tasking capability
• Accept flexible job responsibilities and take initiative to assume added responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible to work 12 hour shift and rotate day/night shifts as needed
• Software skills including Tableau, Excel VBA, Microsoft Automate tools and/or Python will be preferred.

Additional Notes

Responsible for monitoring tool performance and scheduling and performing preventative maintenance on your assigned area's equipment. Use mechanical and electronic skills to troubleshoot and repair down equipment. Assist with equipment installs and upgrades and create and modify equipment procedures. Work to increase tool uptime through systematic problem-solving and troubleshooting, quality workmanship, and routine reviews of maintenance checklists and procedures.