Hardware Engineer (Semiconductor R&D Equipment)

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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. 

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The Advanced Packaging Development Center is a state-of-the-art cleanroom that is among the most advanced wafer-level packaging labs in the world. It was established as a joint lab partnership with the Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a research institute of Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). As a Hardware Qualification & Development Support Team Engineer, you will be performing key responsibilities listed below.

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

• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems. Uses training and experience to identify some process, software or hardware related system problems.

• Strives to perform BKM’s. Uses knowledge management systems.  Follows all IP guidelines.

• Assumes responsibility for complete customer satisfaction within work area

• Assists in planning, communicating, and coordinating support plans with customer management

• Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value

Requirements

• Prior hands-on experiences in Wafer Fabrication Semiconductor equipment

• Relevant education qualification in Engineering

• Ability to work with deadlines and with all levels of stakeholders

• Ability to work in cleanroom work environment

Work Location

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

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