Company Overview
AlfaOhm Quartz is a Singapore-based specialist in quartz ware for the semiconductor wafer fab industry, serving Singapore and Malaysia. Our small and tight knit team in this company provide repair, refurbishment, manufacturing, and trading services to support silicon wafer and microchip production.
Job Summary
You will perform precise product measurements and quality checks to meet customer standards, assist in repair shop operations to improve efficiency and safety, and support quartz ware decontamination and packing processes.
Responsibilities
Measure products accurately according to specifications and standards to ensure quality compliance (CMM operation and manual measurement tools)
Deliver quality measurement outputs that meet customer expectations
Report measurement findings and discrepancies promptly to the Operation Manager or Managing Director
Collect scheduled data on equipment and systems to support operational monitoring
Perform decontamination of quartz ware during incoming inspection and after final quality control
Vacuum pack products according to customer requirements to maintain product integrity
Assist the workshop supervisor in maintaining smooth and efficient repair shop operations focusing on repair and cost efficiencies
Propose safety and operational improvements for management review
Ensure safety protocols are observed and practiced consistently in the workshop
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness following 5S principles
Support the expansion of repair and cleaning capabilities within the workshop
Perform other duties as assigned to support team and operational goals
Candidate that is willing to learn new skills is welcome to apply as OJT will be provided.
Candidates aged 50years and above are encouraged to apply. We encourage all applicants who may have ponder about changing their mid-career choice to write to us to have a chat.
Newly young graduate from technical field of study who are curious about "Quartz material” and it's engineering, please feel free to write to us. We shall do our best to explains the possible career path for this unique opportunity for you to consider.
Other Information
Benefits:
5-day work week
40 work hours per week
Allowances
Annual leave
Medical benefits
13th month bonus
Core Business:
AlfaOhm Quartz is a specialized provider of quartz ware for the wafer fab (semiconductor manufacturing) industry. We support the production of silicon wafers and microchips through a comprehensive service and product model.
Headquarters: Singapore
Primary Markets: Singapore and Malaysia, with a focus on serving the local and regional semiconductor industry.
Detailed Services and Products:
Our activities break down into four key areas:
1. Repair: This is a critical service. Quartz components in a fab are subject to extreme temperatures and corrosive environments. Instead of replacing expensive parts, fabs can have them expertly repaired. This includes:
a. Repairing cracks, chips, or other damage.
b. Re-welding broken joints.
c. Restoring components to meet original specifications.
2. Refurbishment: This goes beyond repair to bring a used component back to a like-new condition. This process likely involves:
a. High-Temperature Annealing: Relieving internal stresses and restoring the material's purity and structural integrity.
b Re-polishing surfaces to ensure no particulates are shed in the cleanroom.
c. Final Inspection and Certification to ensure the part meets stringent fab standards.
3. Manufacturing (Fabrication): They manufacture new, custom quartz components. Common quartzware in a wafer fab includes:
a. Furnace Tubes: Used in diffusion and oxidation processes.
b. Boat Assemblies: To hold wafers during high-temperature processes.
c. Quartz chamber kit: Used in epitaxial deposition systems.
d. Quartz Paddles: For handling wafers.
e. Custom parts base on customer design and requirement.
4. Trading: We act as a distributor or reseller for other manufacturers of quartz ware and potentially related consumables, providing a one-stop shop for their customers.
Singapore is a global semiconductor hub, home to fabs from companies like GlobalFoundries, STMicroelectronics, and SSMC.
Malaysia has a growing presence in wafer fabrication.
Our Value Proposition: Our goal to be the "market leader" is built on:
a. Reducing Downtime: Fast repair and refurbishment services minimize production line stoppages.
b. Cost Savings: Repair/refurb is significantly cheaper than buying new, and local presence reduces shipping costs and lead times.
c. Local Expertise & Support: Being in the same time zone allows for rapid response, on-site support, and a deep understanding of local needs.
d. Supply Chain Reliability: A local source for manufacturing and trading mitigates supply chain risks.
Key Differentiators in this Niche
Operating in the wafer fab industry requires capabilities far beyond a standard machine shop:
a. Ultra-High Purity: All processes must prevent any metallic or ionic contamination.
b. Mastery of Quartz Properties: Deep understanding of thermal expansion, viscosity, and devitrification (the crystallisation of quartz, which makes it brittle).
c. Precision Engineering: Components must meet exact dimensional tolerances to fit into complex tools.
d. Cleanroom Compatibility: Parts must be manufactured and handled in a way that prevents particulate contamination.