Total 6 job vacancies by Advanced Substrate Technologies Pte. Ltd.

Job Responsibilities

A Quality Technician plays a critical role in ensuring product reliability, optimizing performance, and preventing future failures. This position requires a combination of technical knowledge, analytical skills, and hands-on practical experience to effectively identify, document and locate failures in an engineering system.

• Perform electrical and physical failure analysis (FA) on semiconductor substrates using a range of analytical tools to identify defect mechanisms and support root-cause investigations.
• Conduct sample preparation and execute FA workflows, translating findings into actionable insights for quality or engineering teams.
• Hands on experience to operate, maintain, and calibrate FA laboratory equipment, while supporting the development and optimization of analytical techniques and test recipes.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques, such as FE-SEM, Ultrasonic imaging system FineSAT, Lock-in IR Thermography (ELITE) system and X-ray, to analyse substrate failures and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Engineering, Manufacturing and Inspection) and document results through failure analysis.

Job Requirements

Customer support:

• In the event of receiving a complaint or returns due to a quality defect at a customer, investigate the causes and contribute to an 8D reports to be submitted to the customer.
• Aggregate process control data according to a customer request and prepare its report.
• Additionally, compile a report on what is requested by a customer.

Process improvement:

• Analyze defective products generated in the process and implement appropriate measures according to the causes of the defect to reduce the amount of loss to be caused by the defect.
• Monitor process capability (Cpk, Ppk), investigate the causes for low process capability and implement measures to prevent deviation from the control standard.

Professional qualifications:

• Holding a diploma or ITE in engineering, manufacturing technology or associated fields.
• It is favorable (promising) if having experiences of similar roles in a failure analysis environment at a semiconductor related manufacturer.
• Having experiences of working as a failure analysis quality specialist or equivalent at a manufacturing plant is favorable.

Expertise and skills:

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for document creation.
• A basic knowledge of quality management systems (IATF, ISO, etc.)
• A basic knowledge of environmental, health and safety (EHS) management systems.
• A basic knowledge with chemical regulations (laws, SDS, GHS).
• A basic understanding of business continuity plans (BCP).
• A basic understanding of statistical analysis methods using Minitab software.

Competency:

• Able to listen effectively and to act appropriately in response to instructions given.
• Able to report necessary information, such as problems and production progress, to managers.
• Capable of making recommendations for improvement plan to reporting manager.
• Able to grasp customer’s need precisely and deploy and coordinate with relevant departments to fulfill them.

Attributes:

• Higher interpersonal ability and communication skills are essential for working with multiple divisions and departments.
• A cooperative personality and good attitude are preferred.

Others:

• Normally, work the day shift on weekdays, but may be required to work on holidays as directed by your supervisor.
• May be required to work in a clean room environment.

Job Responsibilities

An Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Inspector verifies that raw materials, components, or chemicals from suppliers meet quality standards before they enter the production line, preventing defects. Key duties include sampling, conducting visual/dimensional inspections, testing materials, and documenting results.

• Inspection & Testing: Perform AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) inspections, visual checks, and dimensional checks on incoming raw materials. If required, may need to operate AOI equipment for 100% inspection on incoming core boards.
• Documentation: Record inspection results, maintain inspection logs, and generate reports, including non-conformance reports for failed materials.
• Non-Conforming Material Control: Identify, segregate, and place defective materials on hold to prevent use.
• Supplier Quality: Work with procurement and engineering teams to address quality issues with suppliers.
• Sampling: Perform aseptic sampling (if required) or standard sample testing based on inspection procedures if required.

Job Requirements

Customer support:

• In the event of receiving a complaint or returns due to a quality defect at a customer and contribute to an 8D reports to be submitted to the customer.
• Aggregate process control data according to a customer request and prepare its report.
• Additionally, support compiling a report on what is requested by a customer.

Process improvement:

• Monitor supplier’s critical parameters using SPC software by inputting critical values received from CoA and CoC.

Professional qualifications:

• Holding a ITE or equivalent in engineering, manufacturing technology or associated fields.
• It is favorable (promising) if having experiences of similar roles in incoming quality inspection environment at a semiconductor related manufacturer.
• Having experiences of working as a IQC inspector at a manufacturing plant is favorable.

Expertise and skills:

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for document creation.
• A basic knowledge of quality management systems (IATF, ISO, etc.).
• A basic knowledge of environmental, health and safety (EHS) management systems.
• A basic knowledge with chemical regulations (laws, SDS, GHS).

Competency:

• Able to listen effectively and to act appropriately in response to instructions given.
• Able to report necessary information, such as problems and production progress, to managers.
• Capable of making recommendations for improvement plan to reporting manager.

Attributes:

• Higher interpersonal ability and communication skills are essential for working with multiple departments and suppliers.
• A cooperative personality and good attitude are preferred.

Others:

• Normally, work the day shift on weekdays, but may be required to work on holidays as directed by your supervisor.
• May be required to work in a clean room environment.

Job Responsibilities

Production Conditions and Standardization:

• Develop and uphold technical standards, work standards, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and control plans.
• Manage tasks related to establishing and standardizing production conditions for FCBGA manufacturing.

Product Yield and Quality Stability:

• Oversee tasks aimed at improving product yield and maintaining quality stability.

Process Optimization:

• Set-up and optimize conditions for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) processes for new product introduction and continuous improvement in mass production.

Yield Improvement:

• Conduct activities focused on investigating and implementing measures to improve yield and standardize these improvements.

Productivity Enhancement:

• Engage in activities to enhance productivity through standardization, review of work procedures, and automation of process checks.

Process Equipment Evaluation:

• Set up and evaluate AOI process equipment.

Inspection and Measurement Equipment Evaluation:

• Establish and evaluate equipment used for inspection, measurement, and analysis in the production process.

Process Change Management:

• Handle requests for process changes and manage their implementation.

Roadmap Verification and Implementation:

• Verify and implement roadmaps, including the verification of design rules and integration of new materials.

Customer Technical Meetings:

• Manage and conduct technical meetings with customers to address and resolve technical issues and inquiries

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and organizational goals.

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or Science.
• Experience in substrate, PCB and semiconductor processes or production engineering is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with 2–3 years of relevant experience are welcome.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Preferably with PCB manufacturing process background.
• Good knowledge in AOI/Metrology process.
• Experience in managing quality and productivity in production environments (preferred).
• Familiarity with measurement, analysis, and reliability evaluation tools (preferred).
• Basic understanding of substrate manufacturing processes (preferred).
• Good understanding of macro or programming is advantage

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Excellent listening skills with the capacity to understand and address customer needs.
• Proficient in project management, with the ability to effectively plan and execute projects.

Company Overview

Advanced Substrate Technologies Pte. Ltd. (AST), part of the TOPPAN Group, is based in Singapore and specializes in developing and manufacturing high-density semiconductor packages for data centers and AI applications. AST aims to lead semiconductor innovation with mass production starting in 2027.

Job Summary

You will oversee warehouse and incoming logistics operations, managing inventory, MES systems, production schedules, and ensuring quality and compliance standards are met to support efficient manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and planning to ensure timely, accurate shipment execution
• Conduct inventory and stock checks to maintain stock accuracy and integrity
• Maintain warehouse, materials, equipment, and resources to high standards of housekeeping and safety
• Monitor workflow processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement operational improvements
• Attend and support internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Generate daily operational reports and maintain essential documentation for traceability
• Ensure all purchased goods and services meet required quality standards
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in warehouse and logistics activities

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Holding a Diploma or equivalent in engineering, manufacturing technology or associated fields.

• At least 5 years of warehouse experience within the manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in Netsuite, Oracle, or other ERP/MRP systems for inventory management
• Skilled in inventory management practices
• Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of import/export operations to support logistics coordination
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for preparing documentation
• Basic knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO
• Proficiency in English for effective communication
• Understanding of Japanese is an advantage (Note: Japanese language skills are preferred but not essential for core duties)

Job Responsibilities

Tool Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and process deviations.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans to minimize downtime.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, tool history, and maintenance logs.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor tool performance and optimize tool uptime and throughput while ensuring process stability and product quality.
• Support productivity improvement initiatives such as cycle time reduction and automation upgrades.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with process engineers, production teams, and quality engineers to resolve equipment-related yield or reliability issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring timely equipment readiness and process qualification.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain equipment-related documentation including manuals, procedures, maintenance checklists, and safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, cleanroom standards, and company safety policies.
• Participate in audits and drive corrective actions for equipment-related findings.

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and organizational goals.

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience as an equipment or maintenance engineer in semiconductor, substrate, or PCB manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with substrate process equipment such as coaters/developers, wet benches, plating tools, lamination presses, laser drills, or vacuum ovens.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Familiarity with substrate technologies such as SAP/Damascene, ABF-based build-up layers, or glass core substrates.
• Proficiency with troubleshooting tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), FMEA, and reliability engineering practices.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Lead and direct one of the rotating shifts, overseeing production activities and managing material logistics.

Material Ordering Management:

• Ensure proper management and ordering of materials.

Production Progress Instruction:

• Provide instructions and make adjustments based on production progress charts.

Production Status Reporting:

• Monitor and report production status to department heads and supervisors.

Handling Schedule Changes:

• Implement changes from production management and instruct your shift accordingly.

Progress Chart Management:

• Create and update production progress charts.

Quality Issue Communication:

• Receive and communicate quality issues with department heads, supervisors, and relevant departments.

Quality Issue Handling:

• Coordinate the resolution of quality issues with related departments and guide on handling product issues.

Equipment Trouble Communication:

• Report equipment troubles to LE, department heads, supervisors, and other relevant departments.

Equipment Trouble Handling:

• Manage and arrange for the handling of equipment issues, and instruct on troubleshooting methods.

Attendance Management:

• Monitor and report the attendance of subordinates, and adjust staffing within your shift.

Communication with Subordinates:

• Ensure clear and thorough communication of information to team members.

Emergency Communication:

• Follow the communication plan and contact relevant parties in case of emergencies.

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and organizational goals.

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing department is advantageous.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient in using computers, including creating documents with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Competencies:

• Capable of listening to multiple individuals and providing clear instructions.
• Able to report issues and production progress effectively to supervisors.

Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for interacting with multiple departments.
• A cooperative personality is important for effective teamwork.

Others:

• Ability to work in a shift system, including day shifts, night shifts, and scheduled days off as per the work schedule.
• Capability to work in a cleanroom environment.