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Job Title: Senior Principal Research Officer, Facilities, CSPO

Requisition ID: 2307

Posting Start Date: 05/08/2026

Job Summary

Facilities Operations & Reliability

Provide strategic oversight of daily facilities operations, ensuring high uptime and reliability of critical infrastructure supporting semiconductor and research activities

Cleanroom, Biosafety Lab and Technical Environment Management

Oversee operations of cleanroom facilities, ensuring compliance with required ISO classifications and contamination control standards

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and facilities professionals

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Act as the key interface between facilities, research teams, and corporate stakeholders within A*STAR
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and support business continuity

Compliance, Safety & Governance

Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-risk semiconductor environments

Capacity Planning & Monitoring

Develop and maintain capacity plans for key infrastructure systems (e.g., power, cooling, process utilities, space utilisation)
Implement monitoring frameworks and data analytics to track system performance, utilisation, and trends
Identify capacity constraints, risks, and optimisation opportunities, providing proactive recommendations
Align capacity planning with business growth, research demands, and future expansion requirements

Capital Planning, Financial & Strategic Management

Manage facilities operating budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and optimisation initiatives
Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, energy savings, and sustainable operations
Support long-term planning for infrastructure upgrades, capacity expansion, and capital investments
Lead the development of short- and long-term capital plans (CAPEX) aligned with organisational strategy

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facilities portfolio, including digitalisation, automation, and smart facilities management solutions
Implement best practices in facilities engineering and semiconductor operations to enhance performance and resilience
Champion innovation in facilities management to support evolving organisational and industry needs

Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred)
10+ years of relevant experience in facilities or engineering operations, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and service partners in complex environments
Strong working knowledge of semiconductor or high-spec environments (e.g., cleanrooms, process utilities, contamination control)
Experience in managing critical systems such as HVAC, cleanroom systems, UPW (Ultra-Pure Water), CDA, gas systems, and electrical infrastructure
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, workplace safety standards, and audit requirements
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams
Demonstrated experience in leading or supporting facilities projects, including upgrades, expansions, and system retrofits

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The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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