Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT— as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Manager, Engineering to join us in Singapore!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Excited and enthusiastic about manufacturing and assembly automation.
  • Experience working in an EMS or Contract Manufacturing company is an added advantage.
  • Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and methodical.
  • A strong team player and effective collaborator.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Preferred experience in global automation or U.S.-based deployment projects.
  • PMP Certification is a plus.
  • Ideate with site functional stakeholders to collect automation requirements.
  • Perform technical and financial feasibility studies and define ROI calculations.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and the automation system engineering team to finalize automation proposals.
  • Develop business cases for senior management justification and obtain necessary approvals.
  • Plan, execute, monitor, and hand over automation systems to site functional stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proven experience in automation project management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Solid knowledge & hands‑on experience in Physical automation: Mechatronics & robotics, Complex Mechanisms, Motion systems, controls, PLC’s, Vision systems, Pneumatics & Mechanical systems.
  • Candidates with PLC/PC/AI knowledge will be given preference.
  • You’ll be working in UCT, Singapore, but you will need to travel for about 20% of your time to the United States and other countries.

Educational/Certification Requirement

  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred/directly related experience may be considered.
  • PMP Certification is advantageous.

Work Experience Requirements

  • With a minimum of 5 years of experience in the followings:
  • Automation Project Management in a manufacturing environment
  • Solid knowledge & experience in Physical automation: Mechatronics & robotics, Complex Mechanisms, Motion systems, controls, PLC’s, Vision systems, Pneumatics & Mechanical systems.

Tell employers what skills you have

  • Field Service
  • Troubleshooting
  • Soldering
  • Hardware
  • MetaL
  • ERP
  • Electrical
  • Spectrometer
  • MS Office
  • Welding
  • PowerPoint
  • Warranty
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Dimensioning
  • Vacuum Technology
  • Commissioning

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