Manufacturing Technician – Assembler

Raise Business Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd. | EA Licence No. 26C3730 | EA Personnel: Rigel Kent Orquia| EA Personnel No. R26164171

Initial 12-month contract with Raise, with the opportunity to extend. If you're offered a permanent role, you'll be hired directly by Applied Materials.

Upper Changi/Tampines, Singapore | Manufacturing & Operations

Applied Materials in Partnership with Raise

Applied Materials, in partnership with Raise Business Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd., is building a dedicated talent community to support its advanced manufacturing operations in Singapore. Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world, and a key contributor to Singapore's EDB Manufacturing 2030 vision, recognised as an Innovative Leader with continued investment in Singapore.

Raise delivers high-touch, people-first recruitment support, including a dedicated contractor success coach who provides regular check-ins. We help you find Applied Materials career opportunities and grow your career in one of Singapore's most innovative semiconductor organisations.

Join us and help build the technology powering the future.

About the Role

Are you someone who wants to work for an innovative, fast-growing organisation with a strong team culture We are looking for a hands-on Technician to join a manufacturing team in Singapore. In this role, you will build, repair, and test electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies used in semiconductor and display equipment. You will work from detailed work orders, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and play an active role in process improvement and quality assurance.

Compensation

Pay rates are aligned to qualifications and experience, plus shift allowances and overtime pay. Applied Materials determines the pay rate in your final offer.

Qualification and experience

Monthly pay

NITEC or O/A-level, 0–2 years experience

SGD 2,500 – 2,600

Higher NITEC with no experience, or O/A-level with 3–5 years

SGD 2,600 – 2,700

Diploma with no experience, or O/A-level with more than 5 years

SGD 2,800 – 3,100

NITEC or Diploma with 3–5 years

Up to SGD 3,200

NITEC or Diploma with more than 5 years, or Degree with 0–2 years

Up to SGD 3,400

Degree with more than 3 years, Diploma with more than 6 years, or current pay of SGD 3,200 or more

Up to SGD 3,600

What You Will Do

Read and interpret work orders including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and written instructions to build, repair, and test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies
Perform a wide variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs across complex subassemblies and components
Receive parts and conduct audits to verify availability; inspect incoming parts for defects; identify and resolve process issues proactively
Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and/or vacuum pumps to validate assemblies and subassemblies
Complete required job documentation including data entry on work progress, labour hours, and materials; perform computer programming, repairs, or software installations as needed
Work independently with minimal supervision and serve as an informal resource and peer trainer for junior team members

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma, or O/A-level

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in semiconductor or display manufacturing, or equivalent industry or military technical experience
Related technical training or certifications in electro-mechanical systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to apply established procedures and scientific methods
Demonstrated ability to act as a peer leader and trainer in a team environment
Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing concepts and processes

Physical Requirements

This role is hands-on and can be physically demanding. It may involve standing for extended periods, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, working in confined spaces, and operating heavy machinery. Work may take place in a clean-room environment requiring appropriate PPE such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Normal colour vision is needed to read wiring colour codes. You will also need to be comfortable working in noisy environments.

Shift Options

We have 11 shifts available:

Shift Operating Days

Shift

Shift Allowance (per day)

Shift Hours

Monday – Friday

1st Shift

$0

7.00am – 4.00pm

Monday – Friday

2nd Shift

$25

4.00pm – 1.30am

Monday – Friday

3rd Shift

$40

11.30pm – 9.00am

Swing Sat (Tue – Sat)

1st Shift

$0

7.00am – 4.00pm

Swing Sat (Tue – Sat)

2nd Shift

$25

4.00pm – 1.30am

Swing Sat (Tue – Sat)

3rd Shift

$40

11.30pm – 9.00am

Swing Sun (Sun – Thu)

1st Shift

$0

7.00am – 4.00pm

Swing Sun (Sun – Thu)

2nd Shift

$25

4.00pm – 1.30am

Swing Sun (Sun – Thu)

3rd Shift

$40

11.30pm – 9.00am

12-Hour Day Shift

12-hour Shift

$25

7.00am – 7.15pm

12-Hour Night Shift

12-hour Shift

$25

7.00pm – 7.15am

12-hour shifts start at the end of January 2027 (3-4-4-3 schedule).

About Raise

Raise is a workforce solutions company with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we're a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We are committed to fair and merit-based hiring in accordance with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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Apply With Us

By applying for this role, you will be considered for ongoing opportunities based on your skills and availability. This means:

Access to multiple openings over time
Faster placement into available roles
Opportunity to grow within the program

By applying, you consent to Raise keeping your details to consider you for other roles in this program.

Successful candidates will be assessed for skills and experience prior to assignment. After qualifying for the role, you'll receive offers for specific shifts.

Raise Business Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd. will be your legal Employer of Record (EOR). You will be hired as a contract employee by Raise, on assignment at Applied Materials, Tampines/Upper Changi.

Manufacturing Technician - Assembler