Engineering Specialist III, Equipment Test

TL;DR

Engineering Specialist III, Equipment Test (Manufacturing Equipment): Maintaining and troubleshooting equipment supporting 24/7 HDD backend manufacturing operations with an accent on preventive maintenance, calibration, automation, and process stability. Focus on diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, supporting engineering trials and equipment changes, and improving yield while reducing downtime and scrap.

Location: Onsite in Woodlands, Singapore (W1); rotating shifts may be required. No travel required.

Company

hirify.global develops precision-engineered data storage solutions and operates large-scale manufacturing facilities worldwide.

What you will do

• Perform equipment checks, setup, startup, shutdown, and first-level troubleshooting according to standard procedures.
• Execute preventive maintenance, calibration, and equipment health checks.
• Document symptoms, findings, corrective actions, downtime, parts replacement, and maintenance activities.
• Support engineering trials, qualification builds, and process or equipment change implementations.
• Maintain compliance with LOTO, chemical handling, PPE, housekeeping, and other safety requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams on equipment stability, yield improvement, scrap reduction, and operator training.

Requirements

• NITEC, Higher NITEC, or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of industrial automation systems, robotics, pneumatics, or electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, equipment support, or technical maintenance.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude, proactive issue identification, ownership, discipline, and safety awareness.
• Ability to follow structured procedures and communicate clearly with engineers in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts when required.

Nice to have

• Exposure to SPC systems, MES interfaces, or digital manufacturing tools.
• Experience in HDD, semiconductor, or electronics assembly environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, TPM, or continuous improvement activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment supporting storage technology operations.
• Collaborate with Equipment, Automation, Process Engineering, and production teams.
• Safety-focused workplace with structured procedures and equipment standards.
• No business travel required.