Visual Inspection Technician (Optics)

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Visual Inspection Technician (Optics) in its Woodlands facility in Singapore. The role involves performing incoming, in-process and final visual inspections of manufactured parts, including optics, lens and photonics components, and working closely with the engineering team on quality issues and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections of manufactured parts, including unaided visual inspection under bright light and dark field.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, measuring microscopes and OGP.
• Classify defects and work with the engineering team to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Identify issues and recommend improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness.
• Prepare outgoing quality records and record and report inspection results accurately, keeping proper documentation and traceability.

Required profile

• Nitec or Higher Nitec in Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, Opticianry or another relevant qualification.
• Experience inspecting lens, optics and photonics parts by eye, especially film-coating colouration and glass surface inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, good documentation and communication skills.
• English and Chinese speaking and writing ability, and ability to work in a cleanroom.
• Able to travel (about 10% of the time), work rotating shifts and support overtime when required.

Required skills

• Proficiency with vernier calipers, micrometers and measuring microscopes.
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
• Smart Scope and vision measurement systems are an advantage.

The position is full-time and fixed term. Travel is required about 10% of the time, relocation is not eligible, and the work region is Woodlands.