Visual Inspection Technician (Optics)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build, test, and repair multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment in a cleanroom environment. You will perform electro-mechanical assembly, testing, and audits, ensuring parts availability and defect-free components.

The role requires attention to detail, experience with precision measuring tools, and the ability to communicate in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Minimum Nitec/Higher Nitec in Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, Opticianry or any other relevant qualification.
• Experience with parts inspection within manufacturing environment of semiconductor, optics and photonics.
• Proficient in using vernier calipers, micrometers, and measuring microscopes.
• Experience with Smart Scope and Vision Measurement Systems is advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoints, Teams.
• Strong attention to detail, with good documentation and communication skills.
• Abilities to speak write English and Chinese.
• Able to travel, work rotating shift and support over-time when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections of manufactured parts
• Able to perform unaided visual inspection of parts under bright light as well as dark field
• Use precision measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, measuring microscopes and OGP.
• Perform defect classification and work closely with engineering team for process improvement or resolve quality issues.
• Identify issues and recommend improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness.
• Prepare outgoing quality records as required
• Record and report inspection results accurately, maintaining proper documentation and traceability.

Skills

English & Chinese language skills

Attention to detail

Documentation & communication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Minimum Nitec/Higher Nitec in Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, Opticianry or relevant

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Measuring microscopes

OGP / Vision Measurement Systems

Smart Scope

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

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.

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll work hands-on in a cleanroom environment to build and test our multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that’s behind the technology we use every day. You'll be responsible for building, repairing, and testing various types of equipment--including electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. You will perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs-- and perform audits to ensure necessary parts are available and inspected for defects. Using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you'll test assemblies, complete documentation, perform repairs, or install software to continuously improve our processes.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections of manufactured parts
• Able to perform unaided visual inspection of parts under bright light as well as dark field
• Use precision measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, measuring microscopes and OGP.
• Perform defect classification and work closely with engineering team for process improvement or resolve quality issues.
• Identify issues and recommend improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness.
• Prepare outgoing quality records as required
• Record and report inspection results accurately, maintaining proper documentation and traceability.

Requirements

• Minimum Nitec/Higher Nitec in Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, Opticianry or any other relevant qualification
• Experience with parts inspection within manufacturing environment of semiconductor, optics and photonics
• Proficient in using vernier calipers, micrometers, and measuring microscopes.
• Experience with Smart Scope and Vision Measurement Systems is advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoints, Teams.
• Strong attention to detail, with good documentation and communication skills.
• Abilities to speak write English and Chinese.
• Able to travel, work rotating shift and support over-time when required

Additional Information

• Work Region: Woodlands
• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
• Travel: 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.