1. Setup production equipment and supplies before executing job orders.

2. Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.

3. Ensure equipment are maintained in good and safe working condition.

4. Inspect equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctioning and/or required repairing.

5. Perform regular equipment maintenance for production efficiency and quality.

6. Clean equipment when needed.

7. Work under the guidance of Supervisor to perform and complete assigned duties in a timely manner.

8. Operate industrial transportation vehicles such as pallet jack, electric stacker, and etc., to transfer production parts between working areas.

9. Follow safety procedures and company policies on production operations.

10. Maintain work area clean, safe and organized.

11. Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

12. Contribute to waste management programs.

13. Identify and report unsafe operations to Supervisor immediately.

14. Provide assistance to junior operators in their assigned responsibilities.

15. Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Company from time to time.

Work 5 days, 8.30am to 6pm

Basic Salary: $2000 per month

• Process seafood and other food products

• Cooking

• Packaging

• Storage

• Receive Goods

• Load/unload goods

• Physically fit

• Other tasks as assigned

• Fast worker

• Hardworking

• Able to start work immediately

• No experience welcome (training provided)

• 6 days work week

• 9am-6pm

address: 1008 aljunied avenue 4 #01-31

Contact 91898878 for an interview

Job Summary

Operate semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment, ensuring safety and quality compliance while supporting production and inventory activities for efficient manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment following safety and quality procedures
• Load, unload, and handle materials according to standard operating procedures and production requirements
• Monitor production processes and conduct inspections to maintain operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate production records to support process tracking and quality control
• Support inventory movement and material transfers to ensure timely availability of resources
• Perform housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and safe manufacturing environment

Required competencies and certifications

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays (essential for shift coverage)
• Minimum education level of N-Level, O-Level, NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma, or equivalent

Other Information

• Working Hours: 7am-7pm

Production Executive

Join a leading industrial packaging and logistics solutions provider serving global customers across diverse industries. If you are a hands-on leader with manufacturing experience and a passion for driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

✅ Basic Salary up to $4,200 + Variable Bonus
✅ 5-Day Work Week (Monday – Friday)
✅ Company Transport Provided from Kranji MRT
✅ Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities
✅ Dynamic Manufacturing Environment with Regional Exposure

About the Role

As a Production Executive, you will play a key role in managing daily production operations, leading production teams, and ensuring targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and on time. You will work closely with multiple departments and overseas counterparts to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities to meet production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Lead and coordinate production supervisors, operators, and production staff to ensure smooth workflow and productivity.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to improve operational efficiency.
• Optimize the utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, work instructions, and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve production bottlenecks and operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams to ensure seamless operations and on-time delivery.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and motivate production teams to achieve operational goals.
• Provide training and guidance to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture.
• Address performance issues and workplace challenges professionally and effectively.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management.
• 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Semiconductor, or Logistics industries.
• Experience supervising production teams or managing shop-floor operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Additional Information

Responsibilities:

• Develop, support and enhance the Data Download Centre (including Engineering Portal) and iSCM websites.
• Develop, support and enhance Excel productivity enhancement tools (VBA macros).
• Support end-users in usage of Plasma and ACCPAC and help to resolve any operational issues, including working together with vendor (YHQ or Databit) if necessary.
• Develop and enhance data extraction and transformation mechanisms on sourcesystems (e.g. Plasma, YEOS, NYQT, Oracle BI, SAP RFC, PTS etc.) and store the results into Plasma Info Server Monitor the space consumption of Plasma Info
• Perform ad-hoc retrieval of order/production/sales data to support incident
• Investigation, reporting or other requests.
• Support Migration Activities of Existing Plasma Info Server to SAP.
• Support & ensure successful implementation of Company-wide Automation (ERP) Projects.

Requirements:

• Degree in Info systems / Computer Science

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Responsibilities

• Lead a team of line leaders and operators to meet daily production output, quality, productivity and yield.

• Conduct daily pass-down meetings and escalate line issues if any

• Oversee manpower/overtime and consumables planning

• Ensure manufacturing and safety procedures are being followed

• Conduct training/coaching to leaders & operators to improve performance

• Implement ideas and improvement activities to prevent human errors

• Ensure good discipline and housekeeping in the line

• Coordinate with other departments to support projects, evaluations and preventive maintenance activities in the fab

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Science/Production/IT

• Preferably experienced in high-tech, high-vol manufacturing environment

• Good leadership and communication skills

• Willing to work Permanent12-hour shifts (day or night)

Responsibilities:
• Support daily operations across production, logistics and materials handling activities.
• Follow all company safety, security, environmental and operational procedures at all times.
• Carry out tasks with accuracy, responsibility and attention to detail.
• Contribute to workplace safety, quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:
• 2 to 3 years of production or warehouse experience preferred
• Physically fit as this role involves manual tasks
• Singaporean only need apply

Please submit your resume in MS Word format to sunnie@united-personnel.com

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21 Bukit Batok Crescent
#02-75 WCEGA Tower
Singapore 658065
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(All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates would be notified)

• Basic salary UP$3800 +OT pay

• Working hour: 8:30am – 5:30pm(Mon – Fri)

• Company located at Woodlands

• Variable Bonus +Excellent Welfare

• Well Established Automation Electronics Manufacturing Company

Job Scope

• Responsible for Setting up, Testing & Commissioning of Industrial Robotic/ Advanced automated machinery
• Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to safety regulations and industry standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support during assembly and final testing on the production floor. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and R&D, to achieve manufacturing goals.
• Provide technical support to production teams, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions to minimize downtime and defects.
• Work closely with technicians on machine assembly & Engineering department for design improvements & BOM.
• Implement quality control measures and work on process improvements to meet or exceed product quality standards
• Collaborate with product designers and engineers to ensure that products are designed for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.
• Comprehend both2D and 3D engineering drawings, manage and revise of BOM.
• Implement quality control measures and work on process improvements to meet or exceed product quality standards.

Requirement

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or related disciplines

• 0 to 2 years of relevant experiences in Industrial Automation
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and knowledge of manufacturing software tools will be advantageous

Candidates are encouraged to apply this position via Apply Now button with the following information in the resume:

• Work experiences and job responsibilities
• Current and Expected salary
• Reason for leaving
• Date of availability
• Education background

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EA License No: 21C0492

Position Summary

As a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in smart manufacturing systems within a high-volume consumables environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining optical, mechanical, electrical, and fluidics systems, while driving improvements in equipment uptime and reliability. You will lead and support new product introduction (NPI) and equipment performance enhancement initiatives, applying engineering principles to resolve complex manufacturing and equipment challenges. Additionally, you will be responsible for training and mentoring Technicians and Engineers to ensure performance standards are met, while also providing effective leadership and supervision to your assigned team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete required training (e.g. cGMP, safety and work instructions, etc.) within a stipulated time frame.

• Execute tasks strictly following cGMP, Quality, Safety and Work instruction requirements.

• Ensure employees follow safety, quality requirement, and all applicable company policies at all times.

• Ensure proper housekeeping and maintain cleanliness (6S) of the working area.

• Timely report/ escalate any concerns (work-related or personal).

• Meet daily production schedule and performance expectation.

• Able to take on additional tasks or responsibilities when required.

• Competent to guide technician in performing maintenance activities.

• Develop solutions to restore and sustain optimal functionality of manufacturing equipment and systems.

• Demonstrates the ability to identify and qualify alternative replacements for equipment parts, executing required changes through established change control processes

• Improvement work:

  Participate and lead improvement initiatives across areas under broad direction.

  Facilitate an organization's systems and processes relating to continuous improvement (e.g. 6S) and coach team members toward continuous improvement.

  Analyse work practices beyond own scope of work for innovation and improvement opportunities with broad supervision.

  Develop work instructions for each type of equipment.

• Incident investigation and reporting:

  Lead a cross-functional investigation team and able to submit a formal report under broad supervision.

  Mentor team members on good investigation & reporting skills.

  Adapt different techniques and concepts in technical writing for effective engagement with individuals and/or teams.

• Lead and mentor a group of team members to meet production KPI and corporate goals & targets:

  Assist and provide technical support to the shift to meet daily production target and shift KPIs with some guidance.

  Co-ordinate & prioritize activities based on production, equipment and supply to meet the objectives.

• Learning and Development:

  Responsible for the skill development of the team.

  Able to provide guidance to Technician and Engineer on PLC and automation equipment troubleshooting

  Develop On the job (OJT) training programmes for Engineer.

• Exhibits strong proficiency in maintaining and repairing complex smart manufacturing equipment, and in formulating sustainable solutions for recurring equipment problems.

• Implement improvements to the existing equipment maintenance processes with broad supervision.

• Participate in the design of automation equipment to improve product quality, cycle time, and cost.

• Data Collection and Analysis:

  Leverages advanced data analysis techniques to convert raw and complex operational data into strategic insights that optimize equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.

• Demonstrates the ability to develop innovative solutions for complex problems.

• Lead technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and solving problems on issues.

• Be a role model for Technicians and Junior Engineers.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Advanced understanding on Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Pneumatic

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, Quality, work safety instructions & practices at all times.

• Good project management skills.

• Experience in working on automatic control systems.

• Experience in troubleshooting PLC (e.g. Beckhoff or Allen Bradley PLC) and HMI process control automation system.

• Experience working on Server/Client and Infrastructure will be an added advantage.

• Ability to draft engineering drawings.

• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

• High level of discipline and integrity.

• Able to undertake multiple tasks.

• Able to undergo job rotation/ cross training.

• Able to work in noisy environment with appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).

• Able to work in chemical environment with appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).

• Must be able to identify different colors for work purposes. In Illumina, we handle components/chemicals with different colors, and it is necessary to be able to differentiate and identify the correct components/chemicals (using visual) during operation.

• Possess a positive attitude and sense of urgency.

• Meticulous, keen attention to details and organized.

• Be agreeable to work 12 hours (from 0800 to 2015 for the day shift and from 2000 to 0815 for the night shift) rotating shifts (Monthly rotations from day to night and vice versa) with staggered break times in accordance with the roster when required.

• Able to safely lift and handle weights up to 15 kg, with occasional requirements to manage heavier loads.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Diploma or equivalent in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronics.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronics will have added advantage.

• 10+ years for Diploma or 4+ years for Bachelor’s degree of working experience in manufacturing/production environment.

• Experience in GMP controlled manufacturing / production environment.

• Exposure to data analytics, including the ability to analyze equipment performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision making, is an added advantage.

• Experience or familiarity with predictive maintenance methodologies (e.g., condition monitoring, failure prediction, reliability analysis) to improve equipment uptime and operational efficiency is preferred.

• Knowledge or exposure to agentic AI development, intelligent automation, or AI-driven optimization in manufacturing environments will be considered an added advantage.

• Familiarity with digital and analytics tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Python, Power BI, Tableau, and Power Automate for data analysis, visualization, and workflow automation is an added advantage.

• Exposure to application, coding language and dashboard development tools such as python, Streamlit, Angular, and NestJS for building data-driven applications or internal tools is an added advantage.

Hiring Seafood Production 诚聘生产部 $2k

1. Handle Pork and Seafood Products 处理猪肉和海鲜

2.Warehouse/Production 仓库/生产部

3. Pack Goods 包装

4. Can Read and Write English/Chinese to communicate with chinese speaking colleagues 能读写英文/中文

5. Work Fast and Responsible 快速及负责任

6. Physically Fit 能搬抬

7. Honest 诚实

7. Able to commit 能全心工作

8. Other tasks as assigned 被分配的其他任务

Able To Start Work immediately 能立即开工

9am-6pm (Mon-Sat)

Location 1) 1008 Aljunied Avenue 4

Location 2) Jalan Kelulut

Hp: 9189 8878 | Email: suyi.tam@tamkahsharksfin.com

THE ROLE:

As a senior staff member of the product characterization team, you will evaluate the performance of AMD AECG products, develop, lead and characterize the next generation Memory Controller IPs.

THE PERSON:

• Strongly motivated individual from post-silicon validation background.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical publications, presentations, training, executive briefings, etc.
• Adept at collaboration and mentorship skills to train and guide fellow engineers and elevate the skills of the team around you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gain expertise into the AMD SoC architecture to characterize next generation Memory Subsystem (Controller, PHY and IO) for various supported protocols such as DDR4, LPDDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5, DDR6 and LPDDR6.
• Understand Pattern development nuances and guide the team for bench data collection and debug with lab instruments when necessary.
• Work closely with cross functional teams from design and firmware side to identify key new features, firmware stability and ensure proper test coverage for the same.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on automated test scripts and test frameworks for efficient data collection, test-time optimization and data analysis.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in Memory specifications and trends to inform product strategy and direction
• Statistical data analysis to post process volume results for data correlation across Process corners and outlier analysis.
• Responsible for isolating the issue to a specific area such as test gaps, SW bug, silicon bug, or process deviation using bench setup and instill good debug practices in the team.
• Drive cross-functional discussions to address the issues uncovered from debugs and collaborate for ensuring screens are in-place for gaps identified.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive years of experience into post-silicon validation with strong background on SoC validation and system level testing.
• Technical leadership experience leading a small group of senior engineers.
• Strong understanding of ARM SoC architecture and Memory protocols such as DDR5 and LPDDR5.
• Experienced on bench testing and debug skills with lab instruments usage.
• Proficiency in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers.
• Experienced in Linux environment, data analysis and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Perl) for automation and data processing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including data presentation and ability to work well in a group environment that spans across continents.
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado and FPGA design flow is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS in EE, CS, ECE or related field; MS preferred.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Staff engineer to lead our technical team in providing memory storage test solutions for new and existing products within a dynamic and high volume manufacturing environment. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the development and implementation of advanced test engineering strategies to ensure product performance, quality and manufacturing efficiency for our cutting-edge storage products. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the primary technical owner for product performance in High Volume Manufacturing.
• Optimize Test Strategies: Design and execute efficient test plans, test time, yield, and quality to meet factory financial goals. Identify cost-effective testing methods through troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and Collaborate on Engineering Solutions: Lead and implement innovative engineering solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success under competitive timeline.
• Champion Innovation and Cost Efficiency: Collaboratively integrate advanced testing technologies, research, and adopt cost-saving solutions like Test Time Reduction (TTR) and new test platforms, driving CAPEX reduction. Continuously improve test programs and test infrastructure to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Technical Expertise and Support: Provide leadership in electrical failure analysis (EFA), exploring new test method/EFA technique to address RMAs, production, reliability, and DPPM improvement. Analyze test results and deliver reports to stakeholders with actionable insights for improvement.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Develop and deliver clear, concise technical reports and documentation, including EFA, work instructions, test equipment guidelines, test reports, and specifications.
• NPI Support: Co-lead NPI projects with NPI team, ensuring smooth transfer of test technology from LVM to mass production.
• Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, and facilitate knowledge transfer through technical training.

Responsibilities

• As manufacturing design engineer, this role reports to MDE manager (EE). He/she will be accountable for all technical and quality issues which are related to PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) and industrial TDI camera.

• To handle daily production escalation. Provide strong technical support to production team to resolve issues and ensure system meeting shipment schedule as planned.

• Provide solutions to CSE (customer support engineer) when there is field escalation.

• Dispose non-conformance products and closely work out with PCBA supplier on the quality and process continuous improvement.

• Response to failure analysis and provide comprehensive analysis report to field support team or customers. Provide and implement the corrective action to fix the problem in systematic way.

• Work with material team on the product cost reduction, EOL component replacement, relocation of manufacturing site, and any engineering support needed from them.

• Writing ECO on any product change and ensure ECO implemented properly.

• Answerable to supplier quality and OOBQ yield. Audit supplier’s process and quality control if necessary.

• Support design team on ICT and functional test setup. Understand the product test theory and provide guidance on product repair and troubleshooting. Response to transfer test solutions to PCBA suppliers and train their team up to handle products well.

• As manufacturing representative to involve the PCA design reviews. Provide inputs to design team to ensure the new design meeting the requirement of DFM, DFT. And provide necessary support to design team on manufacturing documentation and new product release process.

Requirements

• BS or MS. in electronics engineering, and 3 ~ 5 years working experience.

• Positive think personal and willing to learn new technology.

• Able to work under pressure and willing to take challenge.

• Well planning and working stick to the schedule

• Strong knowledge on high speed digital circuits, FPGA, ADC & DAC, analog signal conditioning circuits, noise filter, signal integrity, and so on.

• Strong diagnostic skills and capable of resolving circuit failure on both bench and system level

• Basic knowledge on the PCBA process and quality control points

• Team player with good writing and verbal communication skills

• Able to travel up to 20% time during the NPI training and transferring.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative engineer to lead our technical team in bringing new products to market within a dynamic environment. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the development and implementation of advanced test engineering strategies for our cutting-edge storage products. Below are the key responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optimize Test Strategies: Design and execute efficient test plans, test time, yield, and quality to meet factory financial goals. Identify cost-effective testing methods through troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and Collaborate on Engineering Solutions: Lead and implement innovative engineering solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success under competitive timeline.
• Champion Innovation and Cost Efficiency: Collaboratively integrate advanced testing technologies, research, and adopt cost-saving solutions like Test Time Reduction (TTR) and new test platforms, driving CAPEX reduction. Continuously improve test programs and test infrastructure to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Technical Expertise and Support: Provide leadership in electrical failure analysis (EFA), exploring new test method/EFA technique to address RMAs, production, reliability, and DPPM improvement. Analyze test results and deliver reports to stakeholders with actionable insights for improvement.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Develop and deliver clear, concise technical reports and documentation, including EFA, work instructions, test equipment guidelines, test reports, and specifications.
• NPI Support: Lead NPI projects, ensuring smooth transfer of test technology to mass production.
• Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, and facilitate knowledge transfer through technical training.
   

Position Summary :

1. To provide Product technical support to production operations for areas of product engineering competencies and advocate industrial engineering best practices with support from multi-functional team ( MFT ).

2. Responsible for overall product performance and capability, new product introduction, equipment.

3. Responsible for product evolution and liaise closely with PDA on product roadmap.

4. Function as the main interface to Customers and be responsible for all quality issues of the product assigned. Drive actions with internal and external parties to decrease the rate of first-fit rejections.

5. Accountable for product root cause analysis of all quality/process issues by performing 8D analysis (FTQP) and driving the reactivity objective.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities :

1. Product & Engineering Competencies

- Accountable and responsible on managing product definition file and configuration

- Accountable and responsible on product evolution and stay active in IPT team

- To innovate, improve, implement, evaluate and sustain the engineering processes and capabilities

- To advocate engineering best practices supported by multi-functional team (MFT) and production to improve work processes and for optimum operational efficiencies.

- Responsible on Product Cost , focusing on : Design Authority Fee

- Improve internal technical competency, less dependent to DA and reduce Non-Quality cost

- Continuously to improve R1 and FPY improvement which is part of contributor of non-quality cost

2. IPT network communication & Co-operations

-Liaise with Design Authority, IPT for technical related matters to support Product performance and competitiveness.

3. Technical support

-Monitor & Escalate support effectiveness (with job prioritization) to Production Line Manager.

-Ensure adequate support to operation's requests and ensure adequate support given to production lines for Product evolution qualification, capability setup, and relevant technical supports as required.

a. New Product Introduction

• Accountable on Product & Technical work package

b. Customer Return & Investigation

• To lead and coordinate with MFT on the investigation findings and recommended corrective actions.

c. Product production process , sustaining and improvement

• Responsible for the established product manufacturing process by Method Engineering

• Accountable for product issues

• Perform Impact Analysis and work closely with IPT for product issue

d. Projects

• To initiate product continuous improvement plan with the support of MFT

e. To manage validation on supplier alert on product level with support of MFT

4. Continuous Improvement

- Lead/participate in product and process improvement projects (KAIZEN)

5. Internal support Key Performance Indicator

- To establish and maintain KPI ( R1 , FPY ) to measure support performance

- To establish and implement improvement action plan

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in Aerospace/ Aeronautical/ Electronic/ Electrical/ Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in technical support function

• Experience in aviation industry will be added advantage

• Competence in interactive communication, problem solving and decision making are required.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications