Regional Physical Security Engineer - Singapore

About the role

Applied Materials is looking for an experienced physical security engineer to support its sites in Singapore, China and nearby areas. The Global Workplace and Infrastructure (GWI) team covers all company facilities, from acquisition through operation to disposition, and reports to the Regional Physical Security Technology & Solutions lead. The role involves up to 30% travel and is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Design and engineer physical security systems for new construction and upgrades to existing facilities worldwide, working with the Regional Security Operations team in Singapore and China.
• Serve as a local subject matter expert in video surveillance (Avigilon), access control (C•CURE 9000, ACS), visitor management, IP intercoms, metal detectors, X-Ray systems and emerging technologies.
• Develop design layouts, device placement drawings and written scopes of work, and draft technical specifications for security RFPs.
• Coordinate with regional general contractors, GIS/IT, Global Security Technology and security operations, and provide on-site engineering oversight during construction (device placement QA, conduit/pathway reviews, vendor compliance).
• Evaluate and test new security technologies, support acceptance of deployments, and partner with GSOC on system integration, alarm routing and video analytics.
• Maintain GSO security design standards, support incident investigations with video analysis and system forensics, and help regional security operations and SOC teams.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and engineering enterprise physical security systems.
• Proven expertise with platforms such as C•CURE 9000, Avigilon, Genetec, Lenel and other enterprise-grade systems.
• Experience supporting 20-30 concurrent projects and multi-site, cross-country deployments in high-tech environments.
• Track record working with Security Operations, GSOC, construction firms (A&E), facilities and IT groups, and experience in high-security, IP-sensitive facilities such as semiconductor fabs, R&D labs and cleanrooms.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering, Physical Security Technology or a related field preferred.

Required skills

• Technical documentation, design drawings and specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOM) creation.
• Network architecture, VLAN segmentation, PoE and cybersecurity basics for physical security.
• Reading construction documents, electrical drawings, low-voltage schematics and server rack layouts.
• Cost modelling for security projects.
• Preferred: AutoCAD, familiarity with global Security Design and A&E firms, and knowledge of UL, CE and regional security regulations.
• Preferred certifications: PSP (ASIS), CET / NICET Level II-III, CCURE and Avigilon certifications.