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MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD is seeking an Equipment Technologist to monitor and sustain equipment in the assigned manufacturing area, partnering with Production and Engineering teams to ensure reliability and high tool uptime.
In this role you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot issues with mechanical, electrical, and PC/software skills, and contribute to CIP projects and QMS processes to improve workflow and reduce cost of ownership.
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.
As Equipment Technologist, you're responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and continuously improving equipment performance within the assigned manufacturing area. This role works closely with Production and Engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability, high tool uptime, and stable process performance. The Equipment Technologist is expected to maintain open communication, resolve equipment-related issues efficiently, and escalate appropriately to drive effective and sustainable solutions.
Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times.
Promote a strong safety culture during maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment-related activities.
Monitor tool performance and equipment health on a daily basis.
Schedule and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets.
Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and utilization.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues using mechanical, electrical, electronic, and PC/software skills.
Support equipment installation, qualification, and testing activities.
Assist in creating, updating, and modifying equipment procedures, subject to approval by the Equipment Section Manager or Equipment Owner.
Drive tool uptime improvement through systematic problem-solving, root cause analysis, and quality workmanship.
Participate in Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) projects and focus teams to enhance workflow efficiency, tool performance, and cost of ownership.
Accurately document all maintenance activities using established check sheets and tracking systems.
Perform routine reviews of maintenance records, check sheets, and procedures to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
Monitor, analyze, and respond to Statistical Process Control (SPC) data on a daily basis.
Take timely action on SPC out-of-control conditions and equipment-related process deviations.
Keep Lead Technicians and/or Lead Engineers informed of equipment and area-related issues.
Take ownership of individual training and certification requirements to ensure no overdue learning events.
Complete all assigned training and learning modules within stipulated timelines.
For assigned business processes and/or QMS responsibilities:
Ensure processes are effective and compliant with requirements
Ensure processes deliver intended outputs
Report performance metrics and improvement opportunities to management
Promote strong internal and external customer focus
Maintain QMS integrity during process changes
Ensure customer requirements are consistently met
Nitec/Higher Nitec/Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related field), or equivalent relevant working experience
Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and eager to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts, including night shifts
Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process. Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings. Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required. May perform equipment modifications as directed by engineers.