Assembly Engineer (Clealiness)

Excelitas Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking an Assembly Engineer in Singapore to provide support for production line cleanliness and ensure product quality. The role requires a Master's degree or a Bachelor's with relevant experience in optical or laser manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for implementing cleanliness control protocols, conducting statistical analyses, and supporting process improvement initiatives. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative photonic solutions!

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering, or a Bachelor's with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in optical/laser manufacturing or cleanroom environments.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom protocols and contamination control standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for production line cleanliness and optics bonding.
• Support cleanroom cleanliness control and ensure adherence to established protocols.
• Identify and implement improvement projects to enhance cleanliness.

Skills

Optical cleanliness methodologies

Process improvement

Lean methodologies

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Contamination control

Education

Master’s or Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market‑driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end‑users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense, and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting‑edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Singapore has key functions in research and development, procurement, sales and finance for our Lighting and Detection business lines, in addition to key functions related to our Optics Manufacturing capabilities.

This site produces optical lenses such as spherical, aspherical and plano optics, with large machine shop capabilities and expertise in optical coating and assembly. Our photonic products and solutions serve a wide range of markets and applications in the areas of medicine, life science, industrial manufacturing, defense, and aerospace, as well as research and development.

We are presently seeking a Assembly Engineer (Cleanliness) that provides engineering support to maintain production line and cleanroom cleanliness, ensuring on‑time delivery and product quality.

Main responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for production line cleanliness and optics bonding to maintain on‑time delivery (OTD) and product quality.
• Support cleanroom cleanliness control and ensure adherence to established protocols and standards.
• Support process qualification activities across operations and facilities.
• Participate in the development and cleanliness qualification of suppliers to ensure incoming materials and components meet cleanliness requirements.
• Identify and implement improvement projects to enhance cleanliness throughout the manufacturing process.
• Apply lean methodologies and structured problem‑solving techniques to drive continuous process improvements.
• Conduct statistical analyses, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), to monitor and improve process capability and control.
• Validate new and existing equipment and processes to ensure compliance with cleanliness and operational standards.
• Generate and maintain manufacturing support documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and maintenance, calibration, and test procedures.
• Ensure all activities and documentation comply with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), including AS9100 standards.
• Support the design and development of tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges for cleanroom operations to improve process reliability and efficiency.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical or Precision Engineering, Physics/Chemistry, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in optical/laser manufacturing or cleanroom environments, preferably supporting production line cleanliness and quality.
• Proven experience in optics cleanliness methodologies for both equipment and processes.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom protocols, contamination control, and strict cleanliness and safety standards (ISO Class 6 or higher).
• Experience implementing process controls, conducting technician training, and resolving technical issues using structured methodologies such as 8D and DOE.
• Hands‑on experience with process improvement projects focused on yield, cycle time, and waste reduction.
• Experience in optical assembly and/or bonding process development is preferred.
• Customer‑facing experience supporting technical inquiries and resource planning.
• Familiarity with documentation and compliance requirements, including SOPs and Quality Management Systems (e.g., AS9100).

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team