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Applied Materials

Hardware Qualification & Development Support Team Engineer

Applied Materials
Equipment EngineeringSingapore,SGPFull-time1 months ago
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About the role

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Hardware Qualification and Development Support Team Engineer at Applied Materials, a semiconductor equipment company. The role involves hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and process improvement to ensure hardware reliability and compliance for advanced semiconductor equipment.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Perform tool build, integration, testing and troubleshooting
  • Ensure tool remains up for Process and other hardware qualifications
  • Work with Clean Room Facilities group to specify facilities requirements
  • Understand facilities availability and needs of the tool and work with the facilities group to manage & troubleshoot any facilities related issues
  • High level technical knowledge in at least one R&D discipline (Optic, Electronic, Motion, SEM): (1) Support R&D module owner in 'Off & On Tool' Module Integration, Calibration and Qualification (2) Qualify Module performance to spec (on & off tool) (3) Support R&D Development (C&F) activities
  • Qualification of non-system components (isolated from application)
  • Define & execute Qualification plans; Define, execute and qualify calibration procedures (off and on tool)
  • Performs all standard service activities through Tier I. Able to perform routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes. Completes quality repairs
  • Responds to customer tool issues by communicating with other engineers and participating in escalation conference calls
  • May participate in projects to reduce costs and increase uptime
  • Verifies operational quality of system equipment. Assists senior engineers as needed
  • Applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware qualification, testing, or development support in semiconductor or high-tech equipment industry
  • Hands-on experience with test equipment, data acquisition systems, and failure analysis
  • Strong understanding of hardware design principles and reliability testing methodologies
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment