Engineer, Surface Treatment / Finishing Process

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end surface treatment workflows (Cleaning, Polishing, Anodizing, Plating, etc.) from NPI through Mass Production, ensuring seamless transitions between internal and external stages.

• Hands-on management of in-house Cleaning, Polishing and Laboratory bath analysis.

• Act as the technical lead for 3rd-party surface treatment vendors.

• Conduct process audits, review chemical bath reports, and ensure suppliers meet semiconductor-grade purity and cosmetic standards.

• Lead Failure Analysis (FA) for defects such as pitting, discoloration, or outgassing issues. Distinguish whether defects originated from in-house machining, cleaning, or 3rd-party plating.

• Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and process qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new parts.

• Establish and maintain robust SOPs, WIs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans. Ensure all chemical handling aligns with environmental and safety regulations.

• Drive yield improvement and cost-down initiatives for both in-house processes and outsourced services.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (machining, quality, suppliers) to ensure end-to-end process integration and performance.

• Support customer audits, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform any other ad-hoc duties or assignments assigned by the Superior.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.

• 5+years of hands-on experience in surface treatment / finishing.

• Knowledge in anodizing, passivation, electropolishing, plating, or coating.

• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on shopfloor support capability.

• Experience with supplier management and outsourced processes.

• Familiarity with engineering drawings, surface specs & ISO systems.

• Semiconductor or precision machining background is a plus.

• Willing to work in the East Region (Changi North Crescent).