Senior Assembly Process Engineer

Excelitas Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks a technical leader to develop and optimize ultra-clean assembly processes for semiconductor and life science products.

You will design cleanroom workflows, transfer processes for series production, and mentor a team to sustain high performance and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams, overseeing risk assessments, and driving DFM to maximize quality and yield.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Minimum 3 years in technical/manufacturing, preferably cleanroom optical/laser.
• Experience leading teams in mechanical/optical/fiber product development.
• DOE/8D/Lean Six Sigma proficiency required.
• Experience in ISO 9001/AS9100 environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/SolidWorks and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design cleanroom process workflows for ultra-clean assembly.
• Transfer and develop new manufacturing processes for series production.
• Mentor team and drive continuous improvement in assembly processes.
• Lead customer communications during escalations and manage project handovers.
• Drive DFM principles to maximize yield and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

DOE

8D

Lean Six Sigma

DFM

NPI

Fiber processing

Laser assembly

Quality systems

SAP

CAD

SolidWorks

Project management

Education

Optical Eng.

Materials Eng.

Mechanical Eng.

Physics

Chemistry

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP SAP

Job description

Job Description:

• Develop and design process workflows for ultra-clean product assembly in semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Transfer and develop new manufacturing processes for series production of assemblies and products in the optical fiber field.
• Implement customer cleanliness requirements in cleanroom environments and establish process specifications to ensure stable series production conditions.
• Optimize assembly processes for series products and internal procedures to improve productivity, efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Mentor and develop the team to achieve high performance and drive continuous improvement in assembly processes for semiconductor and life science applications.
• Demonstrate experience in optical fiber assembly and industry-specific contamination control standards commonly used in semiconductor and precision optics assembly manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to meet technical budgets and ensure successful execution of technical projects and customer requirements. Oversee task planning, prioritize critical activities, and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Implement engineering controls and training programs to achieve a zero-incident safety culture, including laser safety risk assessments and audits.
• Ensure timely closure of RFQs by tracking and reporting turnaround time (TAT).
• Lead customer communications during escalations and provide progress updates to management.
• Ensure operational readiness and successful project handover.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to maximize quality and yield at every stage of production.
• Drive testing strategies, process development, and design reviews for new products.

Job Requirements:

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical, Precision Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment, preferably within an optical or laser manufacturing cleanroom environment.
• Proven experience in team leadership within mechanical, optical, laser, or fiber product development or manufacturing in a clean environment.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement projects using Design of Experiments (DOE), 8D, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Design for Manufacture (DFM), New Product Introduction (NPI), and process development.
• Experience in commissioning test and metrology systems for laser and fiber assembly products.
• Familiarity with implementing and maintaining process control measures and quality assurance systems.
• Strong practical knowledge of root cause analysis, 8D problem-solving, and developing solution concepts using Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experience interfacing with customers and leading escalations or technical discussions.
• Experience working in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS9100 environments.
• Knowledge of RGA process controls is an advantage.
• Professional certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Quality Management (e.g., ASQ CQE or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are advantageous.
• Proficiency in stringent cleaning requirements, preferably in contamination control for semiconductor and precision parts manufacturing.
• Expertise in product realization, manufacturing readiness, and fiber processing techniques.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in laser and fiber assembly will be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Competent in preparing and maintaining documentation required for the building and testing of precision clean assemblies for semiconductor and life science applications.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• N3 Laser Licence will be an advantage.