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The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.\nWhat We Offer\nLocation:\nSingapore,SGPYou’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.\nAt 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.\nPosition Overview\nThe Manufacturing Test Quality Engineer bridges high-complexity test engineering with advanced quality assurance methodologies within the semiconductor capital equipment sector. This role is responsible fordesigning, validating, and optimizingproduction-line testing processes for complex systems (e.g., lithography, CVD, etch systems). The scope spans precision electromechanical subassemblies, high-power RF circuits, advanced vacuum systems, and ultra-precise optical paths, ensuring strict adherence to cleanroom, SEMI, and hardware reliability standards before client shipment.\nDepartment: Operations / Quality Engineering\nReports To: Manufacturing Quality Manager\nLocation: Manufacturing Plant (Cleanroom-Adjacent)\nEmployment Type: Full-Time / Permanent\nCore Responsibilities\nTest Process & Hardware Development: Define, validate, and document newmanufacturing test plans,modifyfixture design and diagnostic hardware interfaces during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase.\n\nAutomated Testing Systems: Develop, pilot, and troubleshoot automated test scripts and software packages utilizingMayan &Pythonto conduct automated tool-level diagnostics.\n\nDefect Isolation & Root-Cause Analysis: Lead structured failure investigations (e.g., 8D, CAPA, 5 Whys) for structural dropouts and complex hardware failures encounteredon the assembly line floor.\n\nYield & Metric Optimization: Continuously monitorand analyze First-Pass Yield (FPY) data, identifyingtrends, structural anomalies, and implementingpreventative corrective actions.\n\nMetrology & Gage R&R: Perform Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies to confirm test station reliability and eliminatemeasurement drift.\n\nCleanroom & Environmental Compliance: Ensure testing protocols fully adhere to strict cleanroom contamination regulations (ISO Class 4 / Class 100 protocols) protecting delicate vacuum and optical subsystems.\n\nDesign for Testability (DFT): Partner directly with NPI Processand Hardware Design groups to integrate critical test access paths, diagnostic loops, and physical test nodes into next-generation equipment designs.\n\nTechnical Qualifications & Skills\nEducation: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, or a strongly related engineering discipline.\n\nExperience: 7-10+ years ofengineering experience working within semiconductor manufacturing, complex medical equipment manufacturing, or high-tech aerospace/capital hardware.\n\nSubsystem Domain Knowledge: Hands-on experience diagnosing or validatinghigh-power Radio Frequency (RF) generators, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments, gas delivery manifolds, or precision optical/laser alignment mechanisms.\n\nQuality Frameworks & Tools: Deep working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modeand Effects Analysis (FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies.\n\nIndustry Standards Alignment: Strong familiarity with SEMI Standards (specifically SEMI S2 safety guidelines, SEMI S8 ergonomics) and comprehensive ISO 9001 compliance standards.\n\nSoftware Tools: Proficiencyin data analysis suites (Minitab, JMP) alongside technical test development tools (Mayan, Python).\n\nCompetencies & Work Environment\nAnalytical Problem Solving: Exceptional cross-disciplinary troubleshooting skills capable of bridging mechanical, electrical, software, and physical process gaps simultaneously.\n\nCross-Functional Communication: Proven ability to clearly translate dense data anomalies into actionable feedback for engineers, operations staff, and external suppliers.\n\nPhysical & Environment Demands: Ability to spend designated portions of the shift within fully suited cleanroom apparel, working alongside heavy machinery assembly spaces.\n\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nNoApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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