Engineering Specialist III, Equipment Test

About our group:

The Equipment, Automation, and Process Engineering teams at Seagate Singapore (W1) rely on skilled Technicians to ensure smooth 24/7 manufacturing operations for HDD backend processes. Technicians play a critical frontline role in equipment upkeep, process stability, and production support.

About the role - you will:

• Perform routine equipment checks, setup, startup, and shutdown in accordance with standard operating procedures.


• Conduct first‑level troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, automation, or process issues.


• Execute preventive maintenance (PM), calibration tasks, and equipment health checks.


• Escalate issues to engineers with clear documentation of symptoms, findings, and attempted corrective actions.


• Support engineering trials, qualification builds, and process/equipment change implementations.


• Maintain accurate logs for downtime, PM completion, parts replacement, and troubleshooting activities.


• Ensure adherence to safety protocols including LOTO, chemical handling, PPE usage, and workplace housekeeping.


• Assist in operator training on basic equipment operation and safety practices.


• Work with cross‑functional teams to drive equipment stability, yield improvement, and scrap reduction.

About you:

• Hands‑on, mechanically inclined, and proactive in issue identification.


• Strong sense of ownership, discipline, and safety awareness.


• Able to follow structured procedures and communicate clearly with engineers.


• Comfortable working in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.


• Willing to work in rotating shifts when required.

Your experience includes:

• NITEC/Higher NITEC/Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related fields.


• Basic knowledge of industrial automation systems, robotics, pneumatics, or electrical troubleshooting.


• Experience in manufacturing operations, equipment support, or technical maintenance.

You might also have:

• Exposure to SPC systems, MES interfaces, or digital manufacturing tools.


• Experience with HDD, semiconductor, or electronics assembly environments.


• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, TPM, or continuous improvement activities.

Location:

Location: Woodlands, Singapore, W1

Travel: None