Logo-of-A*STAR-RESEARCH-ENTITIES-hiring-for-jobs-in-Singapore-on-GrabJobs

Senior Principal Research Officer, Facilities, CSPO

salary Salary :

$9,600 - 19,200 monthly

icon briefcase Job Type : Full Time

Number of Applicants

 : 

000+

Click to reveal the number of candidates who applied for this job.

Let AI Supercharge Your Job Hunt!

JobCopilot scans 500,000+ company career sites daily to find jobs for you

Never miss an opportunity Save hours by auto-filling applications forms Land more interviews with tailored applications
happy man
thunder iconActivate JobCopilot

Job Description - Senior Principal Research Officer, Facilities, CSPO

Job Summary

Facilities Operations & Reliability

  • Provide strategic oversight of daily facilities operations, ensuring high up time and reliability of critical infrastructure supporting semiconductor and research activities

Cleanroom,Biosafety Lab and Technical Environment Management

  • Oversee operations of cleanroom facilities, ensuring compliance with required ISO classifications and contamination control standards

Leadership& Team Management

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and facilities professionals

Stakeholder& Vendor Management

  • Act as the key interface between facilities, research teams, and corporate stakeholders within A*STAR
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and support business continuity

Compliance,Safety & Governance

  • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-risk semiconductor environments

CapacityPlanning & Monitoring

  • Develop and maintain capacity plans for key infrastructure systems (e.g., power, cooling, process utilities, space utilisation)
  • Implement monitoring frameworks and data analytics to track system performance, utilisation, and trends
  • Identify capacity constraints, risks, and optimisation opportunities, providing proactive recommendations
  • Align capacity planning with business growth, research demands, and future expansion requirements

CapitalPlanning, Financial & Strategic Management

  • Manage facilities operating budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and optimisation initiatives
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, energy savings, and sustainable operations
  • Support long-term planning for infrastructure upgrades, capacity expansion, and capital investments
  • Lead the development of short- and long-term capital plans (CAPEX) aligned with organisational strategy

ContinuousImprovement & Innovation

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facilities portfolio, including digitalisation, automation, and smart facilities management solutions
  • Implement best practices in facilities engineering and semiconductor operations to enhance performance and resilience
  • Champion innovation in facilities management to support evolving organisational and industry needs

Skills& Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred)
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in facilities or engineering operations, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and service partners in complex environments
  • Strong working knowledge of semiconductor or high-spec environments (e.g., cleanrooms, process utilities, contamination control)
  • Experience in managing critical systems such as HVAC, cleanroom systems, UPW (Ultra-Pure Water), CDA, gas systems, and electrical infrastructure
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, workplace safety standards, and audit requirements
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams
  • Demonstrated experience in leading or supportingfacilities projects, including upgrades, expansions, and system retrofits
Original job Senior Principal Research Officer, Facilities, CSPO posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.
Share Job
Share Job

Auto-Apply to Similar Jobs with your AI JobCopilot

thunder icon Auto-Apply with AI

Similar Jobs in Singapore

GrabJobs is the no1 job portal in Singapore, connecting you to thousands of jobs fast! Find the best jobs in Singapore, apply in 1 click and get a job today!

Mobile Apps

Copyright © 2026 Grabjobs Pte.Ltd. All Rights Reserved.