Chemical System Lead Engineer

ctci singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CTCI Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks a Chemical System Lead Engineer to manage Frontend FAB chemical systems from planning to commissioning.

You will oversee design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with Singapore standards. The role involves cross-functional interface coordination with Process, Electrical, I&C, and Safety teams at Woodlands North site.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental/Materials Eng.
• 8+ years in chemical systems or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with chemical supply systems, piping and installation.
• Experience with bulk or specialty chemicals or semiconductor chemical distribution.
• Able to read PFDs, P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Familiar with chemical storage, transfer, distribution and safety systems.
• Experience with vendor coordination and RFI management.
• Willing to work on-site with shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Frontend FAB chemical systems including storage, piping and layout.
• Develop chemical supply and distribution systems to meet process requirements.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, layouts and equipment specs.
• Review and select chemical tanks, pumps, valves and piping systems.
• Coordinate interfaces with Process, Gas, UPW, WWT, Drainage, Electrical, I&C, Facilities and Safety.
• Coordinate vendor data, conduct technical bid evaluations and manage clarifications.
• Manage RFIs, design changes and site installation quality issues.
• Lead or coordinate system testing, flushing, leak testing and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and Singapore regulatory requirements.
• Ensure system performance, reliability and redundancy meet FAB requirements.

Skills

Chemical systems

PFDs & P&IDs

Vendor coordination

Site coordination

Testing & commissioning

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Chinese language (adv)

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Serve as theChemical System Lead Engineer, responsible for the overall technical and engineering management of Frontend FAB chemical systems, covering system planning, design, procurement, construction, cross-system interface coordination, testing, and commissioning. Ensure chemical supply capacity and quality, system safety and reliability, and project schedule compliance with semiconductor process requirements, EHS regulations, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Chemical System Design
   Lead the planning and design of Frontend FAB chemical systems, including supply capacity, storage, distribution, equipment, piping and layout.
2. Chemical Supply & Distribution
   Develop chemical supply and distribution systems to meet semiconductor process requirements, including bulk and specialty chemicals.
3. Engineering Documentation
   Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, data sheets, equipment specifications, calculations and related engineering documents.
4. Equipment & Piping
   Review and select chemical tanks, pumps, valves, piping systems, delivery equipment and related components.
5. Multidisciplinary Interface Coordination
   Coordinate Chemical system interfaces with Process, Gas, UPW, WWT, Drainage, Exhaust, Electrical, I&C, Facilities and Safety systems.
6. Vendor & Technical Coordination
   Prepare technical specifications, conduct Technical Bid Evaluations, review Vendor Data and manage technical clarifications.
7. Construction & Site Support
   Manage RFIs, design changes, equipment and piping installation, quality issues and technical problems during construction.
8. Testing & Commissioning
   Lead or coordinate chemical system testing, flushing, leak testing, commissioning and performance verification.
9. Safety & Regulatory Compliance
   Ensure chemical systems comply with applicable EHS requirements, chemical handling standards and Singapore regulatory requirements.
10. System Performance & Reliability
    Ensure chemical supply capacity, pressure, flow, quality, reliability and redundancy meet FAB process and production requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in chemical systems, semiconductor FAB, high-tech facilities or industrial utility projects.
• Hands‑on experience in chemical supply systems, piping, equipment installation, construction coordination and commissioning.
• Experience withbulk chemicals, specialty chemicals or semiconductor chemical distribution systemsis highly preferred.
• Able to read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, engineering drawings, layouts, isometrics and technical documents.
• Familiar with chemical storage, transfer, distribution, piping, leak detection and related safety systems.
• Experience in Vendor coordination, technical document review, RFI management and resolving site engineering issues.
• Experience in system testing, flushing, leak testing and commissioning is preferred.
• Good understanding of chemical handling, EHS requirements and Singapore regulatory requirements.
• Able to work independently on site and coordinate effectively with Clients, contractors, Vendors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good command of English; proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.
• Willing to work in a site‑based environment, including shifts or extended hours as required by the project.
• Relevant qualifications and licences must comply with applicable Singapore laws, regulations and authority requirements.

Working Location: Woodlands North, Singapore
Employment Type: Contract (36 months)