# Visual Inspection Technician (Optics) [Applied Materials](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/applied-materials.md) · Singapore · [None](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/none.md) Applied Materials is hiring a Visual Inspection Technician (Optics) in Singapore. Posted 2026-05-18; applications close 2026-07-17. **Apply**: https://careers.appliedmaterials.com/careers/job/790315872062 Posted 2d ago. ## Role details ## About Applied Materials Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. ## What We Offer **Location:** Singapore, SGP You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. ## Role Overview As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll work hands-on in a cleanroom environment to build and test our multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that’s behind the technology we use every day. You'll be responsible for building, repairing, and testing various types of equipment—including electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. You will perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs—and perform audits to ensure necessary parts are available and inspected for defects. Using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you'll test assemblies, complete documentation, perform repairs, or install software to continuously improve our processes. ### Responsibilities - Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections of manufactured parts - Able to perform unaided visual inspection of parts under bright light as well as dark field - Use precision measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, measuring microscopes and OGP - Perform defect classification and work closely with engineering team for process improvement or resolve quality issues - Identify issues and recommend improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness - Prepare outgoing quality records as required - Record and report inspection results accurately, maintaining proper documentation and traceability ## Qualifications & Requirements - Minimum Nitec/Higher Nitec in Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, Opticianry or any other relevant qualification - Experience with parts inspection within a manufacturing environment of semiconductor, optics and photonics - Proficient in using vernier calipers, micrometers, and measuring microscopes - Experience with Smart Scope and Vision Measurement Systems is an advantage - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams - Strong attention to detail, with good documentation and communication skills - Ability to speak and write English and Chinese - Able to travel, work rotating shifts and support overtime when required ## Work Location Woodlands, Singapore ## Additional Information **Time Type:** Full-time **Employee Type:** Fixed Term **Travel:** Not specified **Relocation Eligible:** No Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. ## Applying to this role This Visual Inspection Technician (Optics) role at Applied Materials runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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