Manager/Senior Manager, Technology Solutions (Semiconductor R&D)

Location: One North, Singapore

About the Company

Galatek stands at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation, serving as a catalyst for global transformation. Headquartered in Singapore, with R&D and delivery centers in Germany, the United States, Japan, and China, our global presence reflects our commitment to delivering top-tier solutions and being a responsible global citizen. With an unwavering commitment to enhancing human life and shaping a more vibrant, resilient, and sustainable future, we empower the world's brightest minds to push the boundaries of possibility.

Galatek is an ambitious start-up fuelled by a diverse team of exceptional talents from leading global universities. United by a shared vision of innovation, we are pioneering advancements in robotics automation and artificial intelligence, transforming their applications in Biopharmaceutical and Semiconductor Manufacturing. By providing cutting-edge production tools, we liberate researchers and innovators from routine tasks, enabling them to focus on discovery and advancement. From life sciences and clinical diagnostics to applied chemicals, integrated circuits, and sustainable energy, we ignite a wave of breakthroughs that redefine industries and drive meaningful progress.

About the Role: At Galatek Singapore, we're at the forefront of innovation in advanced semiconductor equipment, developing high-precision, high-speed machines for the next generation of chip manufacturing. We are seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to lead the development, integration, and optimization of complex electromechanical systems, with a particular focus on advanced motion systems within semiconductor tools.

What You'll Do: In this leadership role, you will guide a multidisciplinary team responsible for system architecture, motion control, and functional integration to ensure our semiconductor equipment meets high-performance standards. Your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the multi-disciplined engineering teams to develop high performance and complex electromechanical systems.
• Integrate and drive the system architecture and motion strategies for new semiconductor equipment platforms, aligning with customer use cases and product roadmaps.
• Design and optimize motion subsystems, including linear/rotary actuators, feedback systems, and servo control loops, ensuring optimal performance in speed, accuracy, and stability.
• Oversee interface definitions, cross-domain integration, and trade-off analysis across mechanical, electrical, motion, vision, control, and software domains.
• Guide teams in technology selection, system design, modular architecture development, and vibration isolation strategies.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Product Marketing, and Engineering leaders to ensure alignment and timely execution through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• Conduct dynamic simulations and modal analyses to predict and mitigate potential issues while driving continuous improvement based on engineering best practices.
• Participate and facilitate cross-functional design reviews, lead root-cause investigations, and support system bring-up and validation phases.
• Engage with motion component vendors to evaluate solutions, optimizing cost vs. performance trade-offs.
• Shape the next-generation product roadmap through module and integration level innovations, competitive benchmarking, and strategic technology scouting.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic, or Systems Engineering; advanced qualifications are a strong plus.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering design, system integration, or product development, specifically in semiconductor capital equipment or high-speed automation.
• At least 3+ years of team leadership or management experience with demonstrated ability to guide cross-functional technical teams.
• Deep technical knowledge across multiple domains: mechanical design, motion control, vision systems, embedded software, and electrical/electronic integration.
• Proven experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary system architectures and full product lifecycle ownership, including NPI processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on mindset and ability to debug issues across both hardware and software domains.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, simulation software, Python, JavaScript, and PLM systems is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin (for working with clients and vendors in the region).
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement and next generation product strategy planning based on customer's technology roadmaps.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% during product transitions and customer engagements.