Process Engineer

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At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

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At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions.  With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world.

Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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The Process Engineer is task to support engineering activities required in existing product sustainment, new product introduction, and process improvement to support current and long term needs of Optics operations. 

Productivity improvement is our strategic initiative to reduce overreliance on labor-based manufacturing processes. Be part of the Engineering Team supporting the developing and deploying productivity projects to automate optics manufacturing processes.

This position reports to the Senior Advanced Engineering Manager and is part of the Optics Engineering team located in Singapore and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive product and process sustainment performance
  Lead First Pass Yield improvement initiatives by analyzing defect, reject, and scrap data, and implementing corrective actions to improve quality performance and reduce manufacturing cost.
• Support customer quality and engineering governance activities
  Participate in customer quality improvement efforts, Engineering Change (EC), and Material Review Board (MRB) processes, ensuring timely root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through process optimization, digitalization and automation
  Collaborate closely with Production to implement process improvements, including standardization, automation, and digital or data‑driven solutions, to enhance productivity, process stability, and product quality.
• Execute New Product Introduction (NPI) and process development activities
  Review new product designs for manufacturability, develop process parameters, jigs, fixtures, and process controls, and create or review Bill of Material, routings, and benchmark setup costs to support smooth transfer to manufacturing.
• Ensure robust process documentation and training readiness
  Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing process documentation (e.g., Sequence Plans, Inspection Plans, Preventive Maintenance), and support work improvement workshops and training to ensure consistent and effective execution on the shop floor.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, Precision Optics, or similar disciplines.
• Minimal experience in precision engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Strong English communication skills with a positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multitask effectively; minimal travel required.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software, with exposure to cobotic handling and programming (example C#, PLC) as added advantages.
• Experience in process engineering, productivity, or automation improvement.

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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