Total 18 job vacancies by Kulicke & Soffa Pte. Ltd.

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee and optimize our facility operations while ensuring a safe workplace environment.

Responsibilities (Facilities)

• Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor recreation spaces
• Performing routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed
• Scheduling routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors
• Ensuring proper security measures for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors or a team of security professionals
• Maintaining day‐to‐day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders
• Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff
• Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions
• Collaborating with building owners and upper management on budgeting for facilities needs
• Maintenance of pantry supplies, face masks, ART test kits
• Maintenance of BCP call tree
• Act as Safety Management Officer and ensure alignment to prevailing Safety Management Measures
• Lead and project management of renovation fit out work where required – ensuring compliance to requirements and prevailing regulations

Responsibilities (EHS)

• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with Singapore statutory regulation
• Responsible to work with various stakeholders on all safety aspects of work operations from planning, execution to acceptance
• Lead and conduct incident investigations as well as CAPA reporting, includes closing of CAPA with affected department
• Responsible for setting 3 yearly and annual plans and targets and measuring performance against EHS KPI
• Responsible for setting up, and ensuring proficiency of site wide Emergency Response Team, Emergency Response Plan and high standards of safety within the site
• Responsible for ensuring stakeholders of site, established robust risk assessment and control plan for all operating processes
• Responsible for driving implementation, maintenance control and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Drive for EHS improvement initiatives within the site
• Contributor to BCP planning and execution

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Building/Facility Management, or Degree in Building/Facility Management/Science with relevant experience with at least 5 years of working experience in the capacity of facilities management
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in the capacity of EHS management
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a positive attitude and an open mindset to embrace a team‐oriented working environment
• Certification in Occupational Health & Safety Management System, Workplace Safety & Health, Fire Safety, Water Efficiency, Security Management will be advantageous

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.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Customs & Trade Compliance team with Import and Export Classification (HTS and ECCN), Customs Valuation, or any other topics, focusing on the region but also from a Global standpoint.
• Enforce procedures to ensure restricted party screening is conducted on all transactions, including domestic transactions, to include customers, freight forwarders, suppliers, etc.
• Support the region/subsidiaries on understanding, management and application of customs & trade related documentation (CoOs, import permits, etc.).
• Proactively identify and drive process improvement initiatives and devise and implement strategic plans to optimize import/export activities in the Asia Pacific region.
• Support with import and export classification, based on national regulations/interpretations of the WCO, EAR, and in alignment with the Global Customs & Trade Compliance team. Retain audit trails to support the classification assigned and update the classification database system.
• Support and assist with the implementation with any global and/or local/regional project/process that comes up, by being a strong contributor and showing enthusiasm to work as a team player - from both the Customs & Trade team (globally) and from the subsidiaries within the Region.
• Perform Trade Compliance Import and Export Audits as needed.
• Provide advice and hands-on assistance on projects involving the use of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), customs valuation and transfer pricing, and applying for trade schemes provided by Singapore Customs and other related authorities.
• Undertake Denied Party Screenings and evaluate potential matches and release holds.
• Identify import/export compliance issues and escalate them as appropriate.
• Support the Company’s Business Units (BUs) across the Asia Pacific region concerning day-to-day questions regarding customs and indirect taxes (GST/VAT)
• Work with other departments, including Finance, Tax, Logistics, and BUs to advise on indirect tax and customs matters arising from business changes or proposed transactions (e.g., import and export considerations, FTA optimization, bonded warehouses, GST/VAT impact).
• Develop communication and training plans to raise awareness among stakeholders on customs and indirect taxes and compliance processes.

Experience Requirements

• Minimally possessing a Bachelor of International Business or related discipline preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience with Customs and Trade compliance in US and APAC Region
• Strong working knowledge of import/export regulations, controls, and trade compliance practices within Asia as well as US-China export controls
• Working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Classification.
• Working Knowledge of Commerce Control List and Dual Use Goods List and Classification
• Experience with import and export license determination, regional free trade agreements, special customs authorizations, and customs security programs
• Certified Custom Specialist or Licensed Customs Broker is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of complex supply chain concepts and ability to effectively apply customs and indirect tax knowledge to the Company’s business.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of customs and indirect tax laws and requirements in more than one jurisdiction in the Asia Pacific region (preferably with a focus on Northeast Asia)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to partner closely with internal key stakeholders, e.g., logistics, sales, R&D, manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge and experience working with MS Office applications, Power Point and Global Trade Management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Oracle will be advantageous.
• Willing to travel for work purposes.
• Possess excellent planning, communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Fluency in English and one other Asian language (preferably Mandarin)

• Participate in research and analysis to identify project requirements, conceptualizing plans, designing, and developing systems, establishing guidelines and goals, and creating strategy to optimize operational activities for new product introduction.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Commodity and NPI to ensure success in new product development and launch.
• Manage and coordinate in earlier supplier involvement in new product introduction from part design phase through mass production, ensure critical timeline and target COSS are met.
• Ensures that Cost, Quality and Availability are achieved for product development phase and through their full life cycle.
• Manage supplier onboarding process and selection with integrity, alignment across value-chain and value engineering.
• Manage cost activities.
• Responsible in ensuring best-in-class cost, thru negotiation and/or tear down activities.
• Identifies cost drivers to influence design decision making towards target costing.
• Ensure product/module cost models and quotes are up to date at launch and effectively rolled out.
• Reviews and negotiates supplier terms and conditions exceptions to mitigate risk.
• Supports price negotiations with opportunities to drive short- and long-term cost reduction improvement.
• Builds strong, value-added relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross functional departments.
• Collaborates with Supplier Quality in the new supplier/component release process, including compliance and sustainability aspects.
• Partners Category team, ensuring BU product requirement and supplier technology alignment are included in building Commodity Strategy. Supporting and executing category strategy.
• Analyze lead times, identify critical paths, and prioritize demand requirements.
• Participates in project meetings/brainstorming sessions to identify solutions available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We are seeking for a dedicated Sustainability Professional to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainable practices that align with our commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sustainability, passion for driving positive change, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sustainable practices into daily operations and business processes
• Analyze and report on key sustainability metrics, communicating progress and impact through the Annual Sustainability Report, Employee Townhall, K&S website and to the ESG Council
• Disclose sustainability information through customer surveys, ESG questionnaires and identify ESG gaps for closure
• Coordinate and report on initiatives to reduce environmental impact, eg. energy consumption, carbon emissions, paper usage, water usage and waste recycling
• Support the development of interactive online ESG training courses
• Manage the administration of the Quality Portal
• Support Product Compliance program and Go Green Team objectives
• Collaborate with K&S Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) representatives, non-profit and government organizations to support CSR initiatives

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree or above in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or Engineering or Diploma in Sustainability Management or with relevant experience
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards, carbon footprint measurement and/or environmental regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data processing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in sustainability engineering, environmental management, or a similar role within a corporate setting is desirable
• Preferred knowledge in risk assessments, life cycle assessment and management system frameworks (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001)

Responsibilities

• Lead and Provide in-house IT support with a focus on Oracle and related systems for HR modules.
• Oversee integration with external systems where required.
• Responsible for working on the implementation/rollout of Projects in support of HR systems.
• Support the updates and implementation of HR Modules
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and perform regular assessments to refine the system design.
• Collaborate with other IT team members to resolve issues and improve system efficiency.
• Handle technical design and development updates with Oracle consultants.
• Develop and customize where required self-service pages.
• Handle System Setup, troubleshooting and related documentation and User Testing for new implementation/upgrades where applicable.
• Follow up on outstanding issues proactively and actions/plans to resolve issues.
• Responsible for team delivery and development of project plans with supporting budgets and resource allocations
• Improve requests and project management processes.
• Oversee the management and implementation of projects, ensuring time, quality, security, and budget goals are met.
• Hire, develop, lead, coach, and mentor a diverse technical team capable of delivering products and services using current, new, and emerging technology. Ensure that the team is cohesive and aligned toward common goals.
• Prepare requirement specifications (functional and non-functional), use cases, and business process recommendations.
• Perform configurations and customization in the system and updates relevant documentation as per user’s requirement and process.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee vendor activities.
• Ensure compliance for SOX and all Audit requirements globally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Masters in Science or MBA is a plus
• More than 8 years of relevant Oracle HR Application linked to various Oracle modules like Core HR, Employee Self-Service, Time and Labor, Recruitment, Workforce planning, Performance and Talent Management.
• In depth understanding of data structure of different HR module
• Experience in all phases of system implementation lifecycle (requirements gathering, design and build, testing, go-live and maintenance)
• Experience in cloud technology and mobile applications.
• Strong vendor management skills, including overseeing vendor relationships and activities.
• Good project management skills.
• A very strong leader with a good track record in managing and leading successfully in a matrix environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, project management skills and good with financial numbers
• Able to interact effectively at all levels of the organization within a highly matrix organization.
• Proven track record in managing a team.
• Resourceful, organized and attention to detail in leading the team and managing of external stakeholders

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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop process knowledge based on customer requirements to demonstrate the feasibility of the application. This often requires rapid prototyping and/or product demonstration for clients.
• Perform optics and laser experiments
• Assess materials combinations and joining methods for best interconnect reliability
• Development of new processes for interconnects from concept to deployment
• Conduct research on semiconductor market trends and market requirement
• Provide pre and post-sales technical support; working with the customer from prior to the sale, through delivery and installation.
• Obtain practical hands-on experience with existing equipment. Gain a fundamental understanding of equipment functionality and usage.
• Develop test plans and execute experiments to analyze and characterize bonding interconnect mechanisms.
• Contribute to product development projects. Perform work in cooperation with marketing and other engineering functions (software, mechanical, systems)
• Provide technical expertise through technical presentation, sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation and maintenance of company products.
• Assist the sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer applications/solutions.
• Conduct new product capability assessment and validation.
• Provide follow-up support to company sales staff and customer personnel by disseminating technical information on specific applications.
• Enhance equipment capability through process-driven knowledge development.
• Develop and create reference documents for process-of-record standards
• Prepare technical reports as required. Present concepts, data, and recommendations to management or to customers and maintains reports, files, and records that are required by company policy and standard professional practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree / Masters Degree strongly preferred / PhD Degree welcome, in Material Science, Physics, , Mechanical or Electrical engineering
• Knowledge in laser theory and operations is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with laser welding is a plus.
• Experience in Manufacturing/ packaging/Design/Automation experience is a plus
• 2-5 years of experience in engineering or research development
• Minimum 2 years of CAD experience (NX experience is a plus)
• Sound engineering judgment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with statistical tools and statistical software (Excel, Minitab, etc) is a plus
• Recent graduates with strong portfolio are welcome
• In-depth knowledge of electro-mechanical system is a plus
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plus
• Experience with Ultrasonic bonding is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication, interpretation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Adopts a Growth Mindset approach when facing challenges.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• May be required to travel locally/internationally to provide on-site technical support to customers, typically up to 10-25% annually.

Responsibilities:

• Develop process knowledge based on customer requirements to demonstrate the feasibility of the application. This often requires rapid prototyping and/or product demonstration for clients.
• Perform optics and laser experiments
• Assess materials combinations and joining methods for best interconnect reliability
• Development of new processes for interconnects from concept to deployment
• Conduct research on semiconductor market trends and market requirement
• Provide pre and post-sales technical support; working with the customer from prior to the sale, through delivery and installation.
• Obtain practical hands-on experience with existing equipment. Gain a fundamental understanding of equipment functionality and usage.
• Develop test plans and execute experiments to analyze and characterize bonding interconnect mechanisms.
• Contribute to product development projects. Perform work in cooperation with marketing and other engineering functions (software, mechanical, systems)
• Provide technical expertise through technical presentation, sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation and maintenance of company products.
• Assist the sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer applications/solutions.
• Conduct new product capability assessment and validation.
• Provide follow-up support to company sales staff and customer personnel by disseminating technical information on specific applications.
• Enhance equipment capability through process-driven knowledge development.
• Develop and create reference documents for process-of-record standards
• Prepare technical reports as required. Present concepts, data, and recommendations to management or to customers and maintains reports, files, and records that are required by company policy and standard professional practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree / Masters Degree strongly preferred / PhD Degree welcome, in Material Science, Physics, , Mechanical or Electrical engineering
• Knowledge in laser theory and operations is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with laser welding is a plus.
• Experience in Manufacturing/ packaging/Design/Automation experience is a plus
• 2-5 years of experience in engineering or research development
• Minimum 2 years of CAD experience (NX experience is a plus)
• Sound engineering judgment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with statistical tools and statistical software (Excel, Minitab, etc) is a plus
• Recent graduates with strong portfolio are welcome
• In-depth knowledge of electro-mechanical system is a plus
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plus
• Experience with Ultrasonic bonding is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication, interpretation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Adopts a Growth Mindset approach when facing challenges.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Mandarin or German skills are a plus
• May be required to travel locally/internationally to provide on-site technical support to customers, typically up to 10-25% annually.

As a key partner in product cost reduction activities, in early phase innovation working closely with the design engineers and/or in the manufacturing phase, your role will include the following,

Responsibilities

• New product sourcing and management. Responsible of performing research and analysis to identify project requirements, conceptualizing plans, designing, and developing systems, establishing guidelines and goals, and creating strategy to optimize operational activities for new product introduction.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Commodity and NPI to ensure success in new product development and launch.
• Manage and coordinate in earlier supplier involvement in new product introduction from part design phase through mass production, ensure critical timeline and target COSS are met.
• Ensure that Cost, Quality and Availability are achieved for product development phase and through their full life cycle.
• Manage supplier onboarding process and selection with integrity, alignment across value-chain and value engineering.
• Manage cost activities through negotiation, identifying cost drivers to influence design decision making, review and negotiating supplier terms and conditions, support price negotiations
• Build strong, value-added relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross functional departments.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality in the new supplier/component release process, including compliance and sustainability aspects.
• Partnering Category team, ensuring BU product requirement and supplier technology alignment are included in building Commodity Strategy. Supporting and executing category strategy.
• Analyze lead times, identify critical paths, and prioritize demand requirements.
• Participate in project meetings/brainstorming sessions to identify solutions available
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering with 5 years or more of relevant experience
• Procurement or Material Engineering experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of geometric tolerances
• Experience creating or modifying manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Experience in managing overseas suppliers
• Understand Bill of Material (BOM) structure, able to interpret technical drawings / specifications and familiar with Engineering Change Process
• Experience in Operation Management or capital equipment design is a plus.
• Strong Analytical, planning and interpersonal skills as well as experience in engaging stakeholders
• Positive and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Mature, independent and results-oriented
• Able to work with different departments / functional groups.
• Some travel is required for the role.(not a lot of travel)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

As part of the Global Supply Chain team, your role will include the following,

Responsibilities

• Evaluate planned order and exception reports using Oracle Applications Planners Workbench
• Analyze requirements for supplies, raw materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of production and other internal customers.
• Exerciss a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply and makes purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.
• Issue Purchase Orders for raw materials, equipment and other internal customer requirements and expedites material as planned.
• Coordinate technical issues between suppliers and engineering personnel. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of non-conformance and takes appropriate corrective action with supplier.
• Drive and manage ECO implementation, rework, purge & cost impact.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. Logistics, Finance) on, receiving, invoices and/or payment issues.
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supplyChain Management with 5 years or more of relevant experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in direct materials purchase with good exposure in supplier and commodity management
• Experience with ERP software required, preferably in Oracle Applications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications is desirable
• Effective communication skills
• Able to work with different departments/functional groups

As part of the Global Supply Chain team, your role will include the following,

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and monitor the final approval of machine builds through the complete production cycle.
• Coordinate activities with cross-functional teams to ensure business needs and customer requirements are met.
• Monitor weekly (or daily in demand) Shipment/ MFG schedules and coordinate activities with Production/ Operation Engineering/ Purchasing/ Logistics/ customer Ops and Marketing as required.
• Follow-up shortages with buyers on ETA & escalate issue affecting build/ ship.
• Lead Production meeting, Material Shortage meeting, and present in Weekly MPS meeting
• Attend weekly ECO meeting. Coordinate implementation and monitor on the new changes on the BOM.
• Responsible for MUV and FG/WIP physical count
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• At least 5 years of working experience in materials and production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP software, Microsoft Office, Excel Macro and/or Oracle report writing a plus
• Familiar with production flow and constraints
• Familiar with scheduling mechanics and procedures
• Independent, self-motivated, responsible
• Ability to multi-task and a good team player

As a key partner in product cost reduction activities, in early phase innovation working closely with the design engineers and/or in the manufacturing phase, your role will include the following,

Responsibilities

• New product sourcing and management. Participate in research and analysis to identify project requirements, conceptualizing plans, designing, and developing systems, establishing guidelines and goals, and creating strategy to optimize operational activities for new product introduction.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Commodity and NPI to ensure success in new product development and launch.
• Manage and coordinate in earlier supplier involvement in new product introduction from part design phase through mass production, ensure critical timeline and target COSS are met.
• Ensures that Cost, Quality and Availability are achieved for product development phase and through their full life cycle.
• Manage supplier onboarding process and selection with integrity, alignment across value-chain and value engineering.
• Manage cost activities through negotiation, identifying cost drivers to influence design decision making, review and negotiating supplier terms and conditions, support price negotiations
• Build strong, value-added relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross functional departments.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality in the new supplier/component release process, including compliance and sustainability aspects.
• Partnering Category team, ensuring BU product requirement and supplier technology alignment are included in building Commodity Strategy. Supporting and executing category strategy.
• Analyze lead times, identify critical paths, and prioritize demand requirements.
• Participate in project meetings/brainstorming sessions to identify solutions available
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge or experience in Procurement or capital equipment design is a plus
• Strong Analytical, planning and interpersonal skills
• Positive and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented
• Able to work with different departments / functional groups.
• Some travel may be required for the role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

A key partner in significant product cost reduction activities, in early phase innovation working closely with the design engineers and/or in the manufacturing phase.

Responsibilities

• New product sourcing and management. Responsible of performing research and analysis to identify project requirements, conceptualizing plans, designing, and developing systems, establishing guidelines and goals, and creating strategy to optimize operational activities for new product introduction.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Commodity and NPI to ensure success in new product development and launch.
• Manage and coordinate in earlier supplier involvement in new product introduction from part design phase through mass production, ensure critical timeline and target COSS are met.
• Ensures that Cost, Quality and Availability are achieved for product development phase and through their full life cycle.
• Manage supplier onboarding process and selection with integrity, alignment across value-chain and value engineering.
• Manage cost activities,

1. Responsible in ensuring best-in-class cost, thru negotiation and/or tear down activities.
2. Identifies cost drivers to influence design decision making towards target costing.
3. Product/module cost models and quotes are up to date at launch and effectively rolled out.
4. Reviewing and negotiating supplier terms and conditions exceptions to mitigate risk.
5. Support price negotiations with opportunities to drive short- and long-term cost reduction improvement.

• Build strong, value-added relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross functional departments.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality in the new supplier/component release process, including compliance and sustainability aspects.
• Partnering Category team, ensuring BU product requirement and supplier technology alignment are included in building Commodity Strategy. Supporting and executing category strategy.
• Analyze lead times, identify critical paths, and prioritize demand requirements.
• Participate in project meetings/brainstorming sessions to identify solutions available
• Performs other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering with 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Purchasing experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of geometric tolerances
• Experience creating or modifying manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Experience with overseas suppliers
• Understand Bill of Material (BOM) structure, able to interpret technical drawings / specifications and familiar with Engineering Change Process Experience in Operation Management or capital equipment design is a plus.
• Strong Analytical, planning and interpersonal skills as well as experience in engaging stakeholders
• Positive and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Mature, independent and results-oriented
• Able to work with different departments / functional groups.
• Some travel is required for the role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expert user of automatic precision dispensing equipment and process
• Demonstrate technical expertise, provide consultations in the Dispensing process application and equipment troubleshooting.
• Support launch and qualification of products
• Promote K&S products and services through technical presentations and publications.
• Assess the potential application of the Company’s products to address customer needs.
• Develop insights and understanding of the market and its adjacencies.
• Work with Sales team to formulate, execute evaluation and account penetration plans.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales activities.
• Be the main interconnect between customers and engineering functional teams on key feature enhancements and customers requests features for continuous solution enhancements.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Self-driven, yet a strong team player who can collaborate across functions and business units.
• Must have a complete understanding of the customer’s overall process and be considered an expert on a specific customer process module.
• Superior troubleshooting skills, combined with a methodical approach and clear communication.
• Well-organized, strong follow-up skills and demonstrates the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Good Knowledge in high precision dispensing processes will be preferred.
• Strong presentation, technical writing & communication skills
• Communication with Mandarin speaking customers is crucial for the role. Mandarin proficiency ia a must.
• Ability to travel (could be up to 50% of the time) to support FAE when in the region and obtain customer feedback.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related field preferred

Overview

The key responsibility for this role is to lead a global team of commodity leads – drive strategy and transform the team to the next level of digital and integrated Supply Chain Management. To Develop and drive material and supply chain management strategies to deliver customer requirements and maintain financial competitiveness for Kulicke & Soffa. This position requires the incumbent to have direct commodity management experience gained in Semiconductor Equipment or similar industries. Able to communicate with all levels of management with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate competencies: Collaborative, Competitive, Creative, Reliable and Leadership.

Job Description

• Develop commodity strategy for mechanical / electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, modules, and commercial parts.
• Review commodity gaps and develop / drive implementation of new sources to close gap.
• Provide support to all business teams on materials and supply chain related to supplier capacity, schedule, deliveries, and costing.
• Provides management with regular recommendations / updates on commodity matrices performance & related commodity strategies moving forward.
• Sources for new suppliers, develop supplier strategy to meet cost, quality, technology, and delivery for all commodities.
• Plans and conducts regular business reviews with Key Suppliers to ensure aligned goals & business directions.
• Supports in resolving supplier quality problems and improve supplier manufacturing and business processes.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to understand business priorities and drive key improvement matrices.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with critical suppliers to assure a high level of focus on total quality and cost effectiveness.
• Provides regionalization & risk mitigation input to ensure no delay / shortfall of material supplies.
• Lead and/or supervise project management (Cost Negotiation, NPI, Sourcing, Benchmarking, Process improvement)
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience requirements

• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and competent in managing a highly Global energized cross cultured team.
• Strong sense and experienced in cost saving methodologies e.g. value engineering, logistics optimization, negotiation skill and collaboration.
• Cost Benchmarking, RFQ analysis and Make-Buy analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of materials, technology, cost, commodity roadmaps and supply sources.
• Strong understanding of Contract law and contract drafting for different types of Product / Services.
• Strong commercial acumen and data presentation skills with an ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of SAP or Oracle including Purchase Order, Material Master, PIR, Contract management.
• Strong Analytic skill and process automation knowledge.
• Strong Decision-Making, project management & change management skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and strong focus on results.
• Meticulous with good communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to inspire teamwork and to effectively lead others.

Other Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in Global / Regional commodity management and procurement for Semiconductor or similar industries covering multiple regions / countries.
• Minimum Bachelor of Engineering

Short Description

This position involves, Electrical design support for manufacturing and field. In this position you will work with a team and across engineering disciplines (i.e. process, mechanical, software, systems) to solve issues in-house and in the field. Travel will be required for initial training and to support the customer.

Description

• Designing, developing, and/or modifying electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for use within K&S’ line of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, as well as for use in future design revisions and upcoming product lines;
• Designing electronic systems for processing analog signals within existing hardware components, including integrated circuits, analog-digital (A/D) converters, and digital to analog converters (DACs);
• Designing, testing, and refining microcontrollers and other chip-based components for implementation into manufacturing hardware.
• Designing, developing, and implementing digital electronics systems or components for use within K&S’ proprietary semiconductor manufacturing equipment, such as digital signal processing systems, microcontrollers, serial peripheral interfaces, and similar systems.
• Analyzing equipment to establish operating data, conducting experimental tests and evaluating results with the goal of selecting components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Carrying out ongoing testing and refinement work related to electrical systems and subsystems, with the objective of evaluating these components’ effectiveness and efficiency (both individually and in the context of the broader systems and products into which they are integrated), as well as to ensure that they are performing as expected and within intended specifications; and preparing and presenting technical reports on designated ongoing electrical development projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing, integration, and debugging of industrial robotics and controls that use motors, solenoids, switches, and sensors combined with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and FPGA’s;
• Designing analog electronics for processing analog signals including OP Amps, A/Ds, and DACs, gain & filter stages, sensors and encoders feedback;
• Designing Digital logic using FPGA (Altera Cyclone), DSP and knowledge on PCIe, Ethernet, EtherCAT;
• Designing interconnections between electronics modules;
• Structuring of parts within an assembly BOM and at the system level; and writing code for debug of embedded control.

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 5 years of work experience in related field. OR
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 3 years of work experience in related field.

Description

•Expertise for the electronics & driver circuitry and ability to design and qualify according to system specifications.

•Good knowledge of EDA tools. Able to use them to design PCBA assembly, e.g. Altium schematics/PCB design.

•Independent and self-driven to pick up new knowledge and work in new environment.

•Able to work in an environment with cross functional collaboration and travels with short notice.

•Effective verbal & written communication skills, a positive attitude, an open mindset and a team-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

•To design or optimize electrical subsystems in semiconductor capital equipment, including hardware/firmware related to analog/digital/power driver circuits, high-speed/high-precision motion control systems, and ultrasonic energy control system etc.

•To support Product Life Cycle (PLC) from various aspects, including equipment manufacturing, global customers’ satisfaction, electronics components End-of-Life (EOL)/shortage management and quality control.

•To issue Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for design implementation and equipment mass production.

Qualifications

•Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering.

•Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience on electrical & electronics system.

Responsibilities:

• Software design and development for advanced semiconductor equipment.
• Software requirement analysis, design specifications, implementation and unit testing.
• Diagnose and analyze software defect, formulate effective resolution.
• New platform, infrastructure and architecture development and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with cross engineering functions and multi geographical sites team to achieve system level performance meeting product requirement specification.

Requirements:

• Master/Bachelor in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Min 7 years of experiences in large-scale software development projects.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming languages.
• Good knowledge in Real Time Control and Object Oriented Software Design Methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skill.
• Positive attitude, effective communication, excellent team player and leadership quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expert user of automatic precision dispensing equipment and process
• Demonstrate technical expertise, provide consultations in the Dispensing process application and equipment troubleshooting.
• Support launch and qualification of products
• Promote K&S products and services through technical presentations and publications.
• Assess the potential application of the Company’s products to address customer needs.
• Develop insights and understanding of the market and its adjacencies.
• Work with Sales team to formulate, execute evaluation and account penetration plans.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales activities.
• Be the main interconnect between customers and engineering functional teams on key feature enhancements and customers' requests features for continuous solution enhancements.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Self-driven, yet a strong team player who can collaborate across functions and business units.
• Must have a complete understanding of the customer’s overall process and be considered an expert on a specific customer process module.
• Superior troubleshooting skills, combined with a methodical approach and clear communication.
• Well-organized, strong follow-up skills and demonstrates the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Good Knowledge in high precision dispensing processes will be preferred.
• Strong presentation, technical writing & communication skills
• Communication with Mandarin speaking customers is crucial for the role. Mandarin proficiency is a must.
• Ability to travel (could be up to 50% of the time) to support FAE when in the region and obtain customer feedback.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or master's in engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related field preferred