Test Engineer

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a hands-on test fixture engineer to sustain deployed fixtures, minimize downtime, and support customers. You will collaborate with test engineers and BU teams to deploy new fixtures and manage project milestones.

The role emphasizes DFx-informed cost optimizations, test procedure development, data analysis, and continual improvement. Travel up to 10% and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Responsibilities

• Provide TF sustaining support for deployed fixtures to ensure minimal down time and customer impact.
• Coordinate/test fixture PM and calibration activities as scheduled and follow-up on OOT issues as required.
• Interface with test engineers and BU customers to deploy new test fixtures and manage own fixture projects; document deployment issues.
• Estimate and reduce test fixture development costs and improve delivered fixture quality using DFx principles.
• Develop and use test procedures; assist in defining test specifications with design, software, and manufacturing engineering.
• Gather operational data and evaluate results; take corrective/continuous improvement actions.
• Determine root cause and corrective action analysis; provide failure analysis reports as required.
• Perform Process Failure Mode and Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product/Fixture Development.

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide TF sustaining support for deployed fixtures to ensure minimal down time and customer impact. Coordinates/Performs test fixture PM and Calibration activities as scheduled and follows-up on OOT issues as required.
2. Interfaces with other test engineers and BU customers to coordinate the deployment of new test fixtures. Begin evaluating, designing and project managing own test fixture projects and solicit assistance as needed. Documents and tracks deployment issues to closure and initiates appropriate engineering change request as required.
3. Uses basic engineering and DFx principles to estimate and reduce test fixture development costs and improve delivered fixture quality;
4. Develops and uses test procedures. Assists with the definition of test specifications with design, software, and manufacturing engineering. May assist in the coordination and/or execution of test fixture sourcing activities.
5. Gathers operational and test data and evaluates results; may take corrective/continuous improvement actions.
6. Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Participates in the development and maintenance of new and existing business processes; updates as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.
7. Determines root cause and corrective action analysis for issues that arise during design and deployment of test fixtures and provides failure analysis report as required.
8. Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product/Fixture Development.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.