Senior Plating & Backetch Process Engineer

STMicroelectronics; Laguna; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead plating and backetch operations, drive process optimization, and mentor junior engineers. You will own processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and coordinate with multiple functions to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing.

The role emphasizes process qualification, data-driven improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to meet quality and delivery targets in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Strong process engineering experience in manufacturing, preferably tin plating, wet chemical, etching, or similar high-precision processes.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process issues and lead structured root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of process control, statistical analysis, and process capability improvement.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and manage technical priorities.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize plating, waterjet, backetch processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for yield loss, process excursions, defects, and equipment-related issues.
• Define, review, and improve process recipes, operating windows, and control plans.
• Analyze process data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process capability and stability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, cycle time, chemical consumption, and operational cost.
• Support process qualification, validation, and change management for new materials, equipment, and product introductions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Equipment Engineering, and EHS teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, environmental regulations, and safety requirements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, specifications, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Support capacity expansion, equipment upgrades, and improvement projects related to plating and backetch operations.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Process Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Excel

Statistics

Cross-functional

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Eng

Chemistry degree

Tools

DOE

SPC

FMEA

8D

5 Why

Excel

Job description

STMicroelectronics in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead plating and backetch operations, drive process optimization, and mentor junior engineers. You will own processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and coordinate with multiple functions to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing.

The role emphasizes process qualification, data-driven improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to meet quality and delivery targets in a high-precision environment.