Lead Chemical Engineer – Precision Cleaning & EP

Ultra Clean Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Singapore is seeking a senior chemical/process engineer to develop and optimize precision cleaning, passivation, and electropolishing processes for high-purity gas-delivery components used in semiconductor manufacturing.

This role leads process qualification, DOE, SPC, and root cause analysis, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years hands-on experience in precision cleaning, electropolishing, surface finishing, or related chemical processes.
• Experience in semiconductor/high-tech manufacturing industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrochemistry, surface chemistry, contamination control, and corrosion mechanisms.
• Experience with process validation, DOE, SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve chemical cleaning and electropolishing processes.
• Lead process qualification, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Investigate process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Define process specifications, SOPs, and control plans.
• Support contamination control and cleanliness verification activities.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Hands-on engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field (advantage)

Tools

DOE

SPC

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Ultra Clean Technology in Singapore is seeking a senior chemical/process engineer to develop and optimize precision cleaning, passivation, and electropolishing processes for high-purity gas-delivery components used in semiconductor manufacturing.

This role leads process qualification, DOE, SPC, and root cause analysis, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance while driving continuous improvement.