A*STAR

Lead Research Engineer, (FAB Equipment), IME

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 6 days ago

About the role

AI summarised

Lead and mentor a team of equipment engineers and technicians to ensure high uptime, reliability, and stable operations of semiconductor fab equipment. Drive preventive and predictive maintenance, optimize performance, resolve chronic issues, and manage installations, upgrades, safety compliance, and vendor relationships.

ResearchOnsiteInstitute of Microelectronics

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor equipment engineers/technicians
  • Improve MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and cost‑of‑ownership
  • Execute PM/CM programs and data‑driven troubleshooting
  • Lead root-cause analysis and cross‑functional problem solving
  • Handle spare parts, budgets, and vendor relationships

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field
  • 8–12+ years semiconductor equipment experience; 3–5+ years leadership
  • Strong knowledge of frontend fab or backend toolsets and reliability engineering
  • Proficient in SPC, FDC, and equipment analytics
  • Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills
  • Lean/Six Sigma/TPM experience is an advantage