Staff Engineer, Product Design

KULICKE & SOFFA PTE. LTD.Singaporemycareersfuturepublished 09/03/2026
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As the Staff Engineer, Product Design, you will be responsible for the design, development, documentation and testing of mechanical subsystems that is part of a high-performance semiconductor assembly machine under development. You will take a leading role in communicating with our development partner and coordinating the joint development activities in the mechanical and mechatronic area.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a design team to perform root cause analysis on escalation related to process/machine problem affecting application by providing and recommending solutions
  • Serves as technical expert in multiple subsystem or aspect of machine performance.
  • Coordinate the completion of designs and documentation from concept to production stage
  • May plan budgets in relation to projects
  • Analyzes, designs, and tests electro-mechanical systems for high-performance multi-axis robotic semiconductor manufacturing equipment and process equipment.
  • Performs analysis and calculations necessary to ensure designs meet requirements including performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets.
  • Create product validation and evaluates prototype designs against requirements, performs testing, documents and analyses data and write reports.
  • Lead fabrication/build of prototype and production systems
  • Lead or coordinate of cross functional business groups to achieve module performance
  • Manage overall Bill of Materials for the machine, as well as related accessories and kits.
  • Manage and coordinate integration of multiple subsystems and modules into the overall CAD model of a large machine with >2,000 unique components
  • Leverage various software tools and lab equipment to collect data
  • Provides customer facing troubleshooting and support
  • Performs risk assessments and analysis
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of precision mechanical engineering design or related experience
  • Minimum 3 years in a senior position within a design team
  • Capable of using 3D CAD solid modeling tools (such as NX or ProEngineer), Finite Element Modeling (Nastran or equivalent), and MS Office tool4
  • Ability to perform analysis related to thermal, fluid, motion, vibration, and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to perform testing, write reports, and evaluate prototype designs against product requirements.
  • Knowledge and application of system design involving multiple axes, servo, pneumatic actuators, stepper and other drive/sensing methods.
  • Ability to interpret requirements and Design tooling according to customer’s specifications and requirements
  • Full design cycle experience, from proof of concept through prototyping, development, and commercial realization.
  • Strong ability to perform machine trouble shooting and testing
  • Knowledge of materials and production methods.
  • Knowledge of low volume manufacturing methods and mechanical engineering standards including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance).
  • Ability to perform detailed analysis related to motion systems and mechanism designs.
  • Ability to supervise and lead teams
  • Ability to travel upon request

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets.

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.