Manufacturing Technician - Assembler

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Technician to join a manufacturing team in Singapore. In this role, you will build, repair, and test electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies used in semiconductor and display equipment. You will work from detailed work orders, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and play an active role in process improvement and quality assurance.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and written instructions to build, repair, and test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies
• Perform a wide variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs across complex subassemblies and components
• Receive parts and conduct audits to verify availability; inspect incoming parts for defects; identify and resolve process issues proactively
• Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and/or vacuum pumps to validate assemblies and subassemblies
• Complete required job documentation including data entry on work progress, labour hours, and materials; perform computer programming, repairs, or software installations as needed
• Work independently with minimal supervision and serve as an informal resource and peer trainer for junior team members

About you

• Minimum qualification: NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma, or O/A-level
• Experience in semiconductor or display manufacturing, or equivalent industry or military technical experience
• Related technical training or certifications in electro-mechanical systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to apply established procedures and scientific methods
• Demonstrated ability to act as a peer leader and trainer in a team environment
• Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing concepts and processes
• Normal colour vision needed to read wiring colour codes
• Comfortable working in noisy environments
• This role is hands-on and can be physically demanding. It may involve standing for extended periods, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, working in confined spaces, and operating heavy machinery. Work may take place in a clean-room environment requiring appropriate PPE such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

About us

Applied Materials, in partnership with Raise Business Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd., is building a dedicated talent community to support its advanced manufacturing operations in Singapore. Raise delivers high-touch, people-first recruitment support, including a dedicated contractor success coach who provides regular check-ins. Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world, and a key contributor to Singapore's EDB Manufacturing 2030 vision, recognised as an Innovative Leader with continued investment in Singapore.