Plating Chemical Lab Engineer

Yellow Ribbon; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Singapore is seeking a Lab Chemist to provide chemical laboratory and analytical support for plating and manufacturing operations. You will monitor plating bath chemistry, perform analyses (titration, pH, conductivity, UV, Hull Cell, ICP‑OES) on diverse materials and contribute to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have a chemistry-related degree and 3+ years in a chemical lab, with strong documentation and data analysis skills to support quality and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a chemical laboratory, analytical testing, plating, surface treatment or manufacturing process environment.
• Hands‑on experience in chemical analysis and standard laboratory practices, including solution preparation, titration, pH, conductivity and concentration control.
• Ability to analyse laboratory and process data, identify trends and troubleshoot abnormalities.
• Good documentation, technical report-writing and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for lab functions. Perform chemical analysis of plating solutions, process chemicals, materials and samples to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor plating bath chemistry and analytical results, identify abnormal trends and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform laboratory testing using applicable analytical techniques and equipment, including titration, pH and conductivity measurement, UV spectroscopy, Hull Cell testing and ICP‑OES.
• Support plating processes such as Nickel, Nickel palladium, Gold, Tin, Silver and other applicable surface‑finishing chemistries.
• Investigate chemical, plating and material‑related abnormalities and participate in root‑cause analysis, troubleshooting and corrective actions.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Titration

pH measurement

Conductivity

UV spectroscopy

ICP-OES

Lab safety

Documentation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering

Tools

Hull Cell

ICP‑OES

UV spectroscopy

SEM‑EDX

GC‑MS

FTIR

Auto‑titrator

IC

Job description

Your Job

As a Lab Chemist, you will provide chemical laboratory and analytical support to plating and manufacturing operations. You will help ensure plating chemistry, materials and processes meet established quality and process requirements through accurate analysis, process monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Our Team

You will work closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams in Molex Singapore, providing timely technical recommendations and practical support for plating and surface-finishing operations.

What You Will Do

• Overall responsible for lab functions. Perform chemical analysis of plating solutions, process chemicals, materials and samples to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor plating bath chemistry and analytical results, identify abnormal trends and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform laboratory testing using applicable analytical techniques and equipment, including titration, pH and conductivity measurement, UV spectroscopy, Hull Cell testing and ICP-OES
• Support plating processes such as Nickel, Nickel palladium, Gold, Tin, Silver and other applicable surface-finishing chemistries.
• Investigate chemical, plating and material-related abnormalities and participate in root-cause analysis, troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Lead and Drive Precious Metal Management
• Support production excursions, quality issues and process improvement activities together with Process Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and evaluations for new chemicals, materials, processes and process improvements.
• Review and interpret analytical data to identify trends, abnormalities and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and available for use.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, specifications, procedures and other required documentation.
• Support the development, validation and improvement of laboratory analytical methods.
• Comply with chemical handling, laboratory safety, environmental, quality and waste-disposal requirements.
• Work with suppliers and relevant cross-functional teams on chemistry and process-related issues.
• Participate in laboratory productivity, continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a chemical laboratory, analytical testing, plating, surface treatment or manufacturing process environment.
• Hands‑on experience in chemical analysis and standard laboratory practices, including solution preparation, titration, pH, conductivity and concentration control.
• Ability to analyse laboratory and process data, identify trends and troubleshoot abnormalities.
• Good documentation, technical report-writing and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in electroplating, surface finishing, semiconductor, electronics or precision manufacturing, including reel-to-reel or high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with SEM‑EDX, UV spectroscopy, Hull Cell, auto‑titrator, IC, GC‑MS, FTIR or related analytical instruments.
• Knowledge of electroplating chemistry, failure analysis, SPC, DOE, MSA or Minitab.
• Experience in analytical method development, validation or optimisation.

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.