The posting
Manufacturing Technician – Tester
Raise Business Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd. | EA Licence No. 26C3730
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 Applied Materials' 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 Tampines.
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
We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician – Tester to join our Singapore manufacturing operations. You will test electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies, identify faults, and make sure all units meet quality and safety standards before they leave the production line. This role requires a strong foundation in technical testing methods and a commitment to a safe and orderly work environment.
Compensation
Pay rate: SGD 2,800 – 3,600 per month (minimum Diploma required), plus shift allowances and overtime pay.
Applied Materials determines the pay rate in your final offer, based on your qualifications and relevant experience.
What You Will Do
- Use routine work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, parts and wire lists, and verbal or written instructions to build, repair, and/or test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components
- Perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repair; identify and correct errors in a timely manner
- Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and/or vacuum pumps to validate assemblies, subassemblies, and components
- Enter data on computer terminals covering work progress, labour hours, and expenses; perform computer programming or software tasks as directed
- Receive parts and conduct audits to confirm availability for build, test, and repair; inspect parts for defects; contribute to process troubleshooting and improvement
- Observe all safety standards; maintain a secure, clean, and healthy work environment; attend required health and safety training; promptly report accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
- Technical Diploma in an engineering or related discipline
- No minimum experience required. Experience in a technical testing or manufacturing environment is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Analytical thinking with the ability to apply scientific methods to a variety of technical activities
- Good understanding of how the testing team integrates with broader manufacturing operations
- Ability to recognise and solve typical problems in own work area without supervisory approval, drawing on established procedures and scientific methods
- Clear and effective communication skills to exchange technical information with team members and supervisors
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 takes 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.
To confirm your identity and legal status to work, we will sometimes need personal information. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this post, contact us at [email protected].
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 potential employer of record (EOR). You’ll work as a contractor with Raise, on assignment at Applied Materials, Tampines/ Upper Changi.
