Plating Chemical Lab Engineer

Molex Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Lab Chemist to provide chemical laboratory and analytical support to plating and manufacturing operations. You will help ensure plating chemistry and processes meet quality requirements through accurate analysis, monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

You will work with Process Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams, delivering technical recommendations and practical support for plating and surface-finishing operations, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience in chemical analysis and plating environments.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques and standard lab practices.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends and troubleshoot abnormalities.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for lab functions; perform chemical analysis of plating solutions, chemicals, materials and samples to support manufacturing.
• Monitor plating bath chemistry and results; identify abnormal trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct laboratory tests using titration, pH, conductivity, UV spectroscopy, Hull Cell and ICP-OES.
• Support plating processes including nickel, nickel palladium, gold, tin, silver and related chemistries.
• Investigate abnormalities and participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead and manage precious metal handling.
• Support production excursions and quality issues with cross-functional teams.
• Design and evaluate new chemicals, materials, processes and improvements.
• Review data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain equipment; ensure calibration and availability.
• Maintain records, test results, specifications and procedures.
• Support development, validation and improvement of analytical methods.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality and disposal requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams on chemistry issues.
• Participate in productivity, optimization and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

UV spectroscopy

Hull Cell testing

Titration

pH meter

Conductivity meter

ICP-OES

GC-MS

FTIR

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.

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