Senior Chemical Engineer — Process Optimization

GLOBALFOUNDRIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries Singapore PTE. LTD. is seeking a Sr. Chemical Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and improvement of chemical processes to support safety, sustainability, and production reliability.

You will provide technical leadership, drive engineering solutions for complex issues, and support cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years in Chemical/Wafer Fab manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, unit operations, thermodynamics, and process control.
• Experience with engineering tools (Aspen Plus/HYSYS, AutoCAD, PI, Six Sigma).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, simulation, and optimization of chemical processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and cost performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies, material and energy balances, and risk assessments for process changes and new installations.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, energy consumption, and variability.
• Perform root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance for reliable process performance.
• Lead or support HAZOP, risk assessments, and safety reviews for process and equipment changes.
• Lead engineering scopes for capital and improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
• Prepare engineering docs including P&IDs, process specs, control strategies, and reports.
• Use process data and analytics to monitor performance and propose improvements.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Process safety

Unit operations

Thermodynamics

Process control

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus/HYSYS

AutoCAD

PI

Six Sigma

Job description

GlobalFoundries Singapore PTE. LTD. is seeking a Sr. Chemical Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and improvement of chemical processes to support safety, sustainability, and production reliability.

You will provide technical leadership, drive engineering solutions for complex issues, and support cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across operations and maintenance.