Starry Recruitment Hiring! Full Time Motion Systems Manager - Principal (based in Singapore) in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

Manager / Principal, Motion Systems

Semiconductor Equipment R&D | Singapore

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager / Principal, Motion Systems to join an advanced semiconductor equipment R&D team in Singapore.

This role will take ownership of the design, development, and optimization of high-precision, high-speed motion systems for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with mechanical, software, controls, vision, and system engineering teams to deliver best-in-class performance in speed, positioning accuracy, repeatability, and system stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize high-precision motion systems, including linear and rotary actuators, direct-drive motors, servo systems, high-resolution encoders, and feedback devices.
• Perform servo tuning and motion optimization to achieve high speed, accuracy, repeatability, and stability.
• Develop and optimize PID control, motion trajectories, and response profiles for complex multi-axis systems.
• Investigate and resolve vibration, resonance, structural dynamics, stiffness, and mechanical disturbance issues.
• Develop vibration isolation, damping, and noise suppression solutions to improve system performance.
• Conduct dynamic simulation, modal analysis, and system modelling to identify and mitigate motion-related limitations.
• Integrate motion systems with vision alignment systems, sensors, mechanical modules, and real-time control software.
• Support machine bring-up, calibration, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous performance improvement.
• Develop motion tuning methodologies, validation procedures, and technical documentation for product scalability.
• Participate in DFMEA, reliability analysis, NPI validation, and productization of motion-critical subsystems.
• Evaluate motion components and work with suppliers on technical selection and cost-performance optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
• At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in precision motion systems, preferably within semiconductor equipment, advanced automation, robotics, or other high-precision machinery.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of servo control, PID tuning, trajectory planning, and motion optimization.
• Solid understanding of system dynamics, structural stiffness, vibration, resonance, and motion stability.
• Experience with motion controllers such as ACS, Beckhoff, Omron Delta Tau, or equivalent platforms.
• Hands-on experience with servo motors, linear motors, encoders, laser interferometers, capacitive sensors, or other high-performance feedback systems.
• Experience in vibration modelling, modal testing, FEA, or dynamic simulation is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, Python, or similar modelling and diagnostic tools would be advantageous.
• Experience integrating motion, vision, sensors, and real-time control systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level problem-solving skills.
• Experience with NPI, equipment validation, testing, and productization.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good command of English and Mandarin for communication with regional stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier engagement and new product transition activities.

Ideal Background

Candidates from semiconductor capital equipment, die bonding, advanced packaging, wafer handling, precision robotics, lithography, inspection/metrology, or high-end automation equipment environments would be particularly relevant.