- Location
- SGP - Woodlands, Singapore
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Lead
- Source
- Workday
Description
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Job Summary
The Global Parts Solutions Repair Operations Leader – Singapore will lead fab-facing internal repair operations supporting Fab 7 and GIGA+. This role is accountable for safe execution, repair quality, turnaround time, capability expansion, and cost savings delivery by reducing dependency on external repair suppliers and increasing reliable internal repair output.
The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary technical team and partner across Fab module teams, Equipment Engineering, GSM, AME, Finance, Facilities, Quality, Safety, and global GPS peers to prioritize repair opportunities, qualify internal repair solutions, and scale high-value capabilities across RF, electronics, robotics, mechanical repair, load ports, chillers, computer/server repair, cables, and related semiconductor equipment components.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day Singapore GPS repair operations for Fab 7 and GIGA+, including safety, quality, prioritization, repair intake, triage, execution, and return-to-production workflow.
Deliver repair output, turnaround time, productivity, quality, and savings performance against GPS operating targets.
Identify and execute internal repair opportunities that reduce external repair spend and improve spare part availability.
Expand high-value repair capabilities across RF, electronics, robotics, mechanical, load port, chiller, computer/server, cable, and related component categories.
Partner with Fab module teams, Equipment Engineering, GSM, AME, Finance, Facilities, Quality, Safety, and global GPS peers to remove barriers, qualify repairs, and scale proven solutions.
Maintain disciplined repair procedures, documentation, calibration practices, quality controls, and corrective/preventive action follow-up.
Lead, coach, and develop a technical team; build cross-training, bench strength, onboarding discipline, and succession readiness.
Provide clear operating updates on safety, quality, savings, throughput, staffing, risks, recovery plans, and help needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, repair operations, maintenance, MRO, spare parts, or a comparable technical operations environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage priorities, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable safety, quality, operational, and financial results.
Working knowledge of repair workflows, troubleshooting, failure analysis, repair qualification, quality controls, safety practices, and production support requirements.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical and operational detail into clear business updates.
Ability to use data, KPIs, and structured problem solving to improve throughput, cost, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
Semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment maintenance, module engineering, or repair-center leadership experience.
Experience with RF repair, electronics diagnostics, PCB troubleshooting, robotics, load ports, chillers, mechanical repair, cable build/repair, or test equipment qualification.
Experience developing ROI cases, staffing plans, equipment requests, repair qualification plans, or internalization roadmaps.
Experience working across cultures, time zones, and global teams in a matrixed environment.
Lean, Six Sigma, project management, or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
No Recruitment Fee Policy: GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately. All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels. To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at [email protected] or visit our official website.
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