Job Description
Job Title:  Lead Research Engineer, (FAB Equipment), IME
Requisition ID:  1052
Posting Start Date:  04/04/2026

Job Description


Lead Fab equipment engineering teams to ensure high tool uptime, reliability, and stable manufacturing operations. Drive preventive/predictive maintenance, optimize equipment performance, resolve chronic tool issues, and support yield and cost‑reduction projects. Oversee tool installations, upgrades, safety compliance, and vendor management.

 

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

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.