Engineering Specialist III, Equipment Test

Location: 

Singapore, SG

Posting Date:  Jul 13, 2026
Job ID:  13782

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


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape. 

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

 

 

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.  We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Know Your Rights Poster 

Seagate will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations@seagate.com. 

All Seagate jobs will remain open for a minimum of seven days.

For information on how Seagate collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please review the Applicant Privacy Statement.