Senior Plating Process Engineer – Tin & Backetch

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

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in Calamba, Philippines, is seeking a Senior Plating Process Engineer to lead plating and backetch operations, drive process optimization, and ensure safe, high-quality manufacturing. The role requires strong QC and engineering background with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional teamwork.

You will own process recipes, support technology transfers, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS teams to meet safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Strong experience in process engineering within manufacturing, preferably tin plating, wet chemical etching, or similar high-precision processes.
• Able to troubleshoot complex process issues and lead structured root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of process control, statistics, and process capability improvement.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work across multiple functions and manage technical priorities.
• Proficiency in data analysis 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.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, cycle time, chemical consumption, and 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

Process engineering

Data analysis

Excel

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SPC

DOE

FMEA

8D

5 Why

Job description

STMicroelectronics in Calamba, Philippines, is seeking a Senior Plating Process Engineer to lead plating and backetch operations, drive process optimization, and ensure safe, high-quality manufacturing. The role requires strong QC and engineering background with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional teamwork.

You will own process recipes, support technology transfers, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS teams to meet safety