About the role
Senior Principal Research Officer overseeing facilities operations and reliability for semiconductor and research environments, managing cleanrooms, teams, and capital planning.
ResearchOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight of daily facilities operations, ensuring high uptime and reliability of critical infrastructure supporting semiconductor and research activities
- Oversee operations of cleanroom facilities, ensuring compliance with required ISO classifications and contamination control standards
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and facilities professionals
- Act as the key interface between facilities, research teams, and corporate stakeholders within A*STAR
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and support business continuity
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-risk semiconductor environments
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred)
- 10+ years of relevant experience in facilities or engineering operations, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and service partners in complex environments
- Strong working knowledge of semiconductor or high-spec environments (e.g., cleanrooms, process utilities, contamination control)
- Experience in managing critical systems such as HVAC, cleanroom systems, UPW, CDA, gas systems, and electrical infrastructure
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, workplace safety standards, and audit requirements