Total 131 research associate job vacancies in Engineering category in Singapore

• Contract: 1 year renewable/ convertible

• Location – Ang Mo Kio + project sites

• Salary Range – $3000 to $3500

• Working Days & Time: Mon to Fri (8.30am to 6pm)

Job Descriptions:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive servicing, installation, upgrading, and technical support works for the Card Access System

• Carry out troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and rectification of system issues, including the replacement of defective hardware components and devices where necessary

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) works to ensure the system operates efficiently and reliably.

• Attend to breakdowns, service calls, and technical issues promptly to minimize system downtime and ensure continuous operation of the Card Access System

• Perform additional installation, upgrading, testing, and commissioning works for Additions & Alterations (A&A) projects as and when required

• Assist in system configuration, basic programming, and verification testing to ensure proper integration and functionality of newly installed or replaced equipment

• Maintain proper service documentation, maintenance records, and reports for all maintenance and installation activities carried out

• Observe and comply with all workplace safety requirements, operational procedures, and company guidelines while carrying out duties on-site

Job Requirements:

• NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or related disciplines

• Candidates without experience are welcome to apply as training will be provided

• Basic knowledge of electrical or electronic systems will be an advantage

• Hands-on, willing to learn, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Able to travel to customer sites for maintenance and installation works

• Willing to perform overtime and standby duties when required

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EA License No: 90C3494 | EA Personnel No: R25157619 | EA Personnel Name: Kauthamen Appu

About VSMC

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC) is a new joint-venture 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility to be built in Singapore. We are looking for committed, resilient and passionate talents to launch a promising future that power the next generation devices and systems. If you share the same passion to pursue excellence, join us to make an impact and be part of something special!

Role Summary

You will lead efforts to optimize tool performance and ensure high availability across assigned modules (Diffusion, Etch—Dry & Wet, Photolithography, Metrology, Physical Vapor Deposition, Thin Film—CVD, or CMP). This role holds ownership of maintenance strategy, advanced failure diagnostics, and the deployment of robust, long-term solutions to consistently meet or exceed uptime and cycle time targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-duty operations and oversee structured alarm response, driving rapid root cause identification and resolution of critical equipment issues.
• Govern tool handovers and maintenance reporting in strict alignment with cleanroom protocols and compliance standards.
• Provide technical leadership in tool operation and maintenance while partnering cross-functionally with engineering teams to elevate performance, reliability, and availability.
• Own spare parts strategy, including inventory optimization and vendor/contractor engagement for timely replacement and advanced technical support.
• Direct and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs for advanced 300mm semiconductor equipment within the assigned process module.
• Operate with accountability in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including rotating day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Education Qualification & Essential Experiences

• Diploma’s or higher degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or STEM related fields
• Experience in a 12’’ (300mm) fab environment is highly preferred.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong problem-solving ability, hands-on technical aptitude, and willingness to work shifts.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across functions and geographical teams with diverse background
• Goal driven and an excellent team player that can work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Has a growth mindset, prioritizing adaptability, resilience, innovation, and ongoing learning to support business needs

VSMC promotes diversity and inclusivity in our workforce; and hiring will be conducted in phases.

Responsibilities;

• Line sustaining for dry process (i.e. Sputter, Photolithography and Descum)
• Support lot dispositions and OCAP executions
• Involve in Continuous Improvement Projects
• Working with QM Dept. to response customer inquires and issues
• Execute CIP or project handling that contributes yield & cost efficiency improvement
• Ensure SPC is maintain and in control
• Support new material evaluation and new tool set up

Requirements;

• Diploma in electronics or related disciplines
• Preferably with minimum 2 years' experience in Wafer bumping process running high volume
• Knowledge in: Statistic Process Control (SPC), Out Of Control Procedure (OCAP)

Job Description

Technology Innovation & Strategy

• Define and drive the Company’s technology roadmap and long-term innovation strategy.
• Identify, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies that enhance product capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Lead technical research initiatives, feasibility studies, proof-of-concept projects, and prototype development.
• Monitor industry trends and technological advancements relevant to creator platforms, software engineering, intelligent systems, and content creation technologies.
• Advise executive management on technology investments, technical risks, and innovation opportunities.

Creator Platform & Product Development

• Lead the evolution of the Company’s game editor, creator tools, and supporting platform technologies.
• Drive improvements in creator workflows, content creation pipelines, development tools, and platform architecture.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Establish engineering standards, software development best practices, and technical governance processes.
• Support the development of next-generation creator experiences that improve usability, efficiency, and content quality.

AI-Assisted Content Creation & Automation

• Research, evaluate, and implement AI technologies that enhance creator productivity and content production workflows.
• Drive the development of AI-assisted capabilities for 3D asset generation, character generation, environment generation, and procedural content creation.
• Explore AI technologies for animation generation, motion synthesis, auto-rigging, skinning, and character behavior generation.
• Research and support intelligent solutions for game logic understanding, gameplay generation, scripting assistance, and content authoring.
• Evaluate Large Language Models (LLMs), multimodal AI systems, generative AI technologies, and intelligent agents for practical integration into creator workflows.
• Lead initiatives to improve development efficiency through AI-powered automation and intelligent tooling.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and research team members.
• Manage technical planning, resource allocation, project execution, and delivery schedules.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
• Facilitate effective communication between engineering, product, and management teams.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering, system architecture, engineering research, or technology leadership roles.

• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex software development projects.

• Strong knowledge of software architecture, distributed systems, scalable platform development, and software engineering best practices.

• Experience developing software platforms, development tools, creator tools, content creation systems, workflow platforms, or technology products.

• Strong programming and technical problem-solving skills with experience in Python, Java, C++, C#, JavaScript, or similar technologies.

• Experience evaluating, adopting, and integrating emerging technologies into commercial software products.

• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, intelligent automation, Large Language Models (LLMs), multimodal AI systems, or AI-assisted software solutions is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical thinking, research capability, and technical decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, leadership, project management, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience leading technology innovation programs, engineering research initiatives, or advanced product development projects.
• Experience founding, scaling, or managing technology startups.
• Experience working with creator platforms, UGC ecosystems, development tools, content creation workflows, or interactive software products.
• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, multimodal AI systems, AI agents, or AI-powered productivity tools.
• Experience with 3D asset generation, animation generation, motion synthesis, auto-rigging, skinning, procedural content generation, or related technologies.
• Experience applying AI technologies to improve product functionality, creator productivity, or operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge research, engineering, and product development to deliver commercial value.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, operation, control and optimization of chemical / biological processes systems used in manufacture of biologics products.

• To be part of the commissioning and qualification effort of the process equipment and associated systems.

• Assist in Design, install and commission new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades and troubleshooting existing processes

• Participate in improvement efforts leading to higher process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards

• In a cGMP environment, lead modifications and changes to processes and equipment, troubleshooting, deviation investigation, identification and completion of corrective and preventative actions.

• Assist Senior Engineer in proposal and evaluation modifications to equipment, processes and operations to improve safety, increase efficiency and enhance company goals.

• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers

• Actively engaged in developing specifications for process equipment and assisting in FAT / SAT of related equipment as part of the new build-outs.

• Participate and lead, when required, in all investigations (contaminations, deviations, and discrepancies) relating to the manufacturing process.

• Provide operational support for the successful and uninterrupted operation of manufacturing.

• Other duties as assigned by manager

• Based in Tuas

About You:

• Diploma/Degree in Science, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or a relevant discipline. At least 1-2 years related pharmaceutical experience is preferred. Fresh Graduates or with pharmaceutical internship experience are also welcome to apply.  

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and hands-on approach

• Reliability, responsibility, and personal integrity

• Self-motivated and willingness to learn

• Creative Thinking

12 months Contract. Extension or conversion subject to performance evaluation.

Based in Tuas.

Job Scope

• Design, develop, and execute research projects in membrane science and technology for sustainable and low-carbon separations.
• Develop advanced polymeric membranes, thin-film composite membranes, mixed-matrix membranes, and molecular-sieving membranes by incorporating sustainable polymers, functional nanomaterials, porous fillers, and advanced crosslinking/interfacial engineering strategies.
• Optimize membrane microstructure, free volume, interfacial compatibility, and transport pathways to achieve high permeability, selectivity, and long-term stability under complex operating conditions.
• Conduct membrane fabrication, modification, and performance evaluation for applications such as CO2 capture, H2 purification, vapor/VOC separation, organic solvent separation, resource recovery, and industrial fluid purification.
• Utilize and troubleshoot advanced characterization techniques, including SEM, TEM, AFM, FTIR, XPS, TGA, DSC, DMA, rheology, gas sorption, and permeation measurements, for membrane structure-property analysis.
• Interpret experimental results, compile technical reports, and present research outcomes at project meetings and international conferences.
• Lead the preparation of high-impact manuscripts for top-tier peer-reviewed journals and actively contribute to patent applications and technology translation.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and propose innovative approaches for developing stable, recyclable, scalable, and high-performance membrane materials.
• Assist in mentoring junior researchers, students, and interns, and contribute to collaborative projects with academic and industrial partners.

JobRequirement

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong research background in membrane science and technology, polymer materials, functional materials, or selective separations.
• Prior experience in polymer membranes, thin-film composite membranes, mixed-matrix membranes, molecular-sieving membranes, gas/vapor separation, organic solvent nanofiltration, or membrane transport studies is highly preferred.
• Experience in CO₂ capture, H₂ purification, hydrocarbon separation, vapor/VOC separation, low-carbon separation processes, or membrane stability under humid/complex industrial streams would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in membrane fabrication, membrane characterization, and separation performance evaluation.
• Familiarity with characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, AFM, FTIR, XPS, TGA, DSC, DMA, rheology, gas sorption, and membrane permeation testing.
• Track record of publishing high-quality papers in membrane science, polymer materials, chemical engineering, or related fields. Experience in patent applications or technology commercialization is an advantage.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research, manage research projects, analyze complex data, and solve technical problems.
• Good scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the supervision of junior researchers.

About VSMC:

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd(VSMC), a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors (NXP) has started construction on a 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Singapore, targets automotive, industrial, consumer, and mobile end markets.

Role Summary:

You will be responsible to deliver robust and efficient semiconductor manufacturing process with data driven analytics and systemic problem-solving skills in the specific module (Diffusion, Etch (Dry &WET), Photolithography, Metrology, Physical Vapor Deposition, Thin Film -Chemical Vapor Deposition or Chemical Mechanical Planarization).

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and sustain production process, assist in running and verifying process recipes on respective module tools.
• Work closely with process engineers to monitor manufacturing processes to scale up capacity swiftly and maintain with quality and urgency.
• Continuously improve process stability and capability, enhance quality, reliability, yield, productivity, and safety standards.
• Assist to conduct experiments, analyse complex data sets, and derive actionable insights to optimize manufacturing processes and precise controls
• Support to analyze production anomalies and maintaining/improving statistical process control (SPC) methods to establish and uphold robust manufacturing processes.
• Operate under rotating shifts (day/night), including weekends and holidays, in a 24/7 fab environment.

Education Qualification & Essential Experiences

• Diploma’s or higher degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical  Engineering or STEM related fields
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Process Associate Engineer.
• Experience in a 12’’ (300mm) fab environment is highly preferred.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across functions and geographical teams with diverse background.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve positive results and outcome.
• Goal driven and an excellent team player that can work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Has a growth mindset, prioritizing adaptability, resilience, innovation, and ongoing learning to support business needs.
• Strong attention to details, hands-on attitude, and willingness to work in shifts if required.

VSMC promotes diversity and inclusivity in our workforce; and hiring will be conducted in phases.

About VSMC:

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd(VSMC), a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors (NXP) has started construction on a 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Singapore, targets automotive, industrial, consumer, and mobile end markets.

Role Summary:

You will be responsible to deliver robust and efficient semiconductor manufacturing process with data driven analytics and systemic problem-solving skills in the specific module (Diffusion, Etch (Dry &WET), Photolithography, Metrology, Physical Vapor Deposition, Thin Film -Chemical Vapor Deposition or Chemical Mechanical Planarization).

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and sustain production process, assist in running and verifying process recipes on respective module tools.
• Work closely with process engineers to monitor manufacturing processes to scale up capacity swiftly and maintain with quality and urgency.
• Continuously improve process stability and capability, enhance quality, reliability, yield, productivity, and safety standards.
• Assist to conduct experiments, analyze complex data sets, and derive actionable insights to optimize manufacturing processes and precise controls
• Support to analyze production anomalies and maintaining/improving statistical process control (SPC) methods to establish and uphold robust manufacturing processes.
• Operate under rotating shifts (day/night), including weekends and holidays, in a 24/7 fab environment.

Education Qualification & Essential Experiences

• Diploma’s or higher degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical  Engineering or STEM related fields
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Process Associate Engineer.
• Experience in a 12’’ (300mm) fab environment is highly preferred.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across functions and geographical teams with diverse background.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve positive results and outcome.
• Goal driven and an excellent team player that can work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Has a growth mindset, prioritizing adaptability, resilience, innovation, and ongoing learning to support business needs.
• Strong attention to details, hands-on attitude, and willingness to work in shifts if required.

VSMC promotes diversity and inclusivity in our workforce; and hiring will be conducted in phases.

About VSMC

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC) is a new joint-venture 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility to be built in Singapore. We are looking for committed, resilient and passionate talents to launch a promising future that power the next generation devices and systems. If you share the same passion to pursue excellence, join us to make an impact and be part of something special!

Role Summary

You will be responsible and focused on improving tool performance and availability, in charge of maintenance, diagnosing failures and implementing effective solutions to meet uptime and cycle time requirements in the specific module (Diffusion, Etch (Dry & WET), Photolithography, Metrology, Physical Vapor Deposition, Thin Film - Chemical Vapor Deposition or Chemical Mechanical Planarization).

Key Responsibilities

• Handle on-duty tasks and conduct fundamental alarm troubleshooting; identify root cause and problem-solve critical equipment issues with urgency.
• Execute tool handovers and maintenance reporting per cleanroom standards.
• Operate and maintain tools, collaborate with engineering teams to improve tool performance and availability.
• Manage spare part inventory and coordinate with vendors or contractors for parts replacement and technical support.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on advanced 300mm semiconductor tools for specific module process.
• Operate under rotating shifts (day/night), including weekends and holidays, in a 24/7 fab environment.

Education Qualification & Essential Experiences

• Diploma’s or higher degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or STEM related fields
• Experience in a 12’’ (300mm) fab environment is highly preferred.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong problem-solving ability, hands-on technical aptitude, and willingness to work shifts.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across functions and geographical teams with diverse background
• Goal driven and an excellent team player that can work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Has a growth mindset, prioritizing adaptability, resilience, innovation, and ongoing learning to support business needs

VSMC promotes diversity and inclusivity in our workforce; and hiring will be conducted in phases.

Job ID: 19803

• Location: Jurong East (Company shuttle bus provided)
• Working hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm
• Salary: up to $3,500 (Depending on experiences)

Job Description

• Execute production as per production schedule and meet targeted output as set by management.
• Perform initial level of troubleshooting of equipment-related problems to minimise downtime.
• Interact with staff support to ensure smooth and optimum level of machine operational efficiency.
• Establish effective preventive maintenance.
• To control the quality of outputs using advanced technologies.
• To control the flow of various goods and materials through digital quantity monitoring system.
• Mange multiple priorities.
• Other related and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Management.

Job Requirement

• Minimum diploma in Engineering related disciplines
• Strong sense of responsibility and tenacity to carry out duties in the given time frame
• A keen eye for detail and improvement, able to learn and grow with the company

Interested applicants, kindly send your updated resume to Joanne (R21101135) Joanne@pasona.com.sg with the email subject header "Job Application for "19803, Associate Engineer".

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Joanne Yeo Min Qian
EA License No:90C4069

Registration No.: R21101135

This position will have responsibility for providing process support and installation of new plasma etch / clean / deposition systems at customer sites. This includes design, evaluation and documentation of process window for new installations or Lam recommended field hardware modifications / upgrades.

1. Work closely with Account team and customers to understand customer technology roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements and business issues / challenges. Identify areas where Lam is able to value-add.
2. Work with Account team and customers to execute to penetration and defense strategy, including co-ordinating with Global Product Group on product demonstration
3. Perform startup of “capacity add” Lam systems i.e. match results to existing systems and applications
4. Design and complete simple DOE evaluations to characterize process window for new installations or Lam recommended field hardware modifications / upgrades
5. Conduct experiments and tests, collect and analyze data and generate reports for both internal and external distribution
6. Develop new processes to new and/or existing customer applications
7. Professionally represent the company to the customer. Utilize knowledge of company’s product lines and service to keep existing / potential customers informed when new/additional needs are identified
8. Develop good customer relations during start-up and trouble-shooting
9. Maintain company’s assigned equipment (computer, tool kit, diagnostic test equipment, spare parts etc) in good working condition, secure and accounted for
10. Ensure safe working condition at work site
11. Any other duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

Job Requirements:

1. Engineering degree or Bachelor of Science (in Chemistry / Physics) or equivalent
2. Systematic and has an analytical mind
3. Good communication and interpersonal relations skill
4. Able to actively engage customers on technical solutions
5. Able to work in Fab environment and perform standby duties

This position will have responsibility for providing process support and installation of new plasma etch / clean / deposition systems at customer sites. This includes design, evaluation and documentation of process window for new installations or Lam recommended field hardware modifications / upgrades.

1. Work closely with Account team and customers to understand customer technology roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements and business issues / challenges. Identify areas where Lam is able to value-add.
2. Work with Account team and customers to execute to penetration and defense strategy, including coordinating with Global Product Group on product demonstration
3. Perform startup of “capacity add” Lam systems i.e. match results to existing systems and applications
4. Design and complete simple DOE evaluations to characterize process window for new installations or Lam recommended field hardware modifications / upgrades
5. Conduct experiments and tests, collect and analyze data and generate reports for both internal and external distribution
6. Develop new processes to new and/or existing customer applications
7. Professionally represent the company to the customer. Utilize knowledge of company’s product lines and service to keep existing / potential customers informed when new/additional needs are identified
8. Develop good customer relations during start-up and trouble-shooting
9. Maintain company’s assigned equipment (computer, tool kit, diagnostic test equipment, spare parts etc) in good working condition, secure and accounted for
10. Ensure safe working condition at work site
11. Any other duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

Job Requirements:

1. Engineering degree or Bachelor of Science (in Chemistry / Physics) or equivalent
2. Systematic and has an analytical mind
3. Good communication and interpersonal relations skill
4. Able to actively engage customers on technical solutions
5. Able to work in Fab environment and perform standby duties

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.), is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

At SSMC, every career journey is unique and rewarding. We're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for a Senior Associate Engineer to be part of our Advanced Mechatronics Department diverse team of talent.

What you will be working on:

• Fault identification, repair and refurbish on component of any of the categories: Turbo pump, Cryo pump, LPT, Indexer, Robot, RPS, Valve, Chiller, Heat Exchanger, Smith Loaders, Electronics/PCBs/Controller, RF Gen, RF Match, LPS, Power Supply
• Conduct acceptance tests on repaired part such that its functionality is repeatable and reproducible to ensure good quality
• Ensure proper knowledge transfer is conducted and supervise Industrial Attachment (IA) students
• Provide support to module Equipment Engineers and perform repairs for semiconductor production equipment and parts in cleanroom environment, on ad-hoc basis
• Adhere to SOP when performing repairs to ensure best quality and to strive to achieve 95% repair success rate
• Perform inventory control on consumables and spare parts used in repair workshop
• Source and liaise with vendors for quotations of required parts and follow up on delivery timeline
• Ensure workplace safety is practiced at all times

More about you:

• Diploma / Higher Nitec / Nitec in Engineering (Microelectronics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor field
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Expertise in either soldering, pumps, valves or strong knowledge in Microelectronics
• Able to perform circuit board repair and component level troubleshooting skills
• Resourceful and has initiative
• Working experience in front end semiconductor industry would be advantageous

SSMC is committed to equal employment opportunities and abides by the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP). All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.