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Sputter Maintenance Engineer

Location: 

Singapore, SG

Posting Date:  May 29, 2026
Job ID:  14463

About our group:

Sputtering is the heart of media process in recording media organization.  We are a dynamic team working in the world’s largest state-of-the art magnetic media manufacturing environment with highly automated processes, latest technology and advanced control systems.

We pride ourselves on delivering committed equipment performance and operational objectives through effective maintenance, technology, and innovation to help Seagate succeed.  Our team is made up of committed, talented, and friendly people passionate about our job, believing in people’s well-being and people’s development.

About the role - you will:

  • Own and maintain sputter equipment performance
    • Ensure equipment meets uptime, quality, and OEE targets
    • Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment issues
  • Drive maintenance excellence
    • Develop, execute, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance strategies
    • Support reduction of unscheduled downtime through reliability improvements
  • Technical problem solving & improvement
    • Analyze process/equipment data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
    • Implement engineering solutions to improve yield, uptime, and cost performance
  • Support production operations
    • Work closely with production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues
    • Provide technical support during shift operations and critical tool recovery
  • Process and equipment optimization
    • Define and optimize process parameters and control points
    • Support process qualification, engineering trials, and change implementation
  • Documentation and system improvements
    • Develop and update SOPs, PM procedures, and troubleshooting guides
    • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, cost reduction, automation)
  • Compliance & safety
    • Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and audit requirements (e.g., RBA, internal audits)
    • Maintain safe working practices in cleanroom environment
  • Collaboration and knowledge sharing
    • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and specialists
    • Support structured training and effective knowledge transfer within the team
    • Promote the adoption of AI-driven tools and digital solutions to enhance troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and decision-making
    • Encourage the use of AI for data analysis, pattern recognition, and continuous improvement initiatives

About you:

  • Strong problem-solving capability with a structured approach to root cause analysis 
  • Good data analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills, with exposure or interest in applying AI-driven insights for equipment performance improvement 
  • Familiar with equipment control systems, automation, and standard engineering tools; knowledge or willingness to learn AI/analytics applications is an added advantage 
  • A collaborative team player with strong communication and cross-functional engagement skills

Your experience includes:

  • Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline 
  • 2–5 years of relevant experience in equipment engineering or maintenance within semiconductor, media, or vacuum environment
  • Hands-on exposure (through work, projects, or internships) in vacuum systems, sputter equipment, or thin film processing technologies will be an advantage 

Location:

 

Location: Woodlands, Singapore, W2
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 

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