Assembly Engineer (Cleanliness)

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global optics manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking an Engineer to provide crucial support for production lines and cleanroom cleanliness. The role involves process qualifications, driving cleanliness improvements, and performing statistical analysis to ensure product quality. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in optical/laser manufacturing, strong knowledge of cleanroom protocols, and hands-on experience with process improvements. Join our team to drive innovation and reliability in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor's with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years in optical/laser manufacturing or cleanroom environments.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for production line cleanliness.
• Conduct process qualification activities and maintain cleanliness.
• Implement process improvements and statistical analyses.

Skills

Optical cleanliness methodologies

Lean methodologies

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Problem-solving techniques

Cleanroom protocols

Contamination control

Education

Master’s degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years relevant experience

Tools

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Overview

This role provides engineering support to maintain production lines and cleanroom cleanliness, ensuring on-time delivery and product quality. Key responsibilities include supporting process qualifications for both operations and suppliers, driving cleanliness improvements through lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques, and performing statistical analysis (SPC) to monitor and sustain process capability.

Job Description

• 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.
• Assist the operations team in conducting root cause investigations and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve process deviations and quality issues.

Job 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.
• Exposure to ERP (SAP) knowledge.
• 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).