Senior Process Engineer

II-VI UK, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing is seeking a skilled individual for a full-time role in Singapore. Responsibilities include leveraging cleaning processes to resolve manufacturing challenges, maintaining ISO-compliant documentation, and participating in continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering or similar, and experience in thin film coating. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of safety practices are required. This position is 100% on-site and may involve overseas training.

Qualifications

• Work experience in thin film coating or in an advanced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical & project management skills.
• Good technical knowledge of the thermal & optical properties of materials.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise in cleaning processes to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
• Identify process variables with defects, implementing preventive measures.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize performance.

Skills

Data visualization in Power BI or similar platform

Ability to analyze and extract meaningful insight of data

Knowledge of work safety practices

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Tools

DOE

FMEA

SPC

Job description

• Leverage expertise in cleaning processes and materials to systematically troubleshoot and resolve process and manufacturing challenges.
• Identify and correlate process and equipment variables with defects or failures, implementing sustainable, long-term preventive measures.
• Generate innovative and practical ideas for process optimization and product improvement.
• Achieve and exceed process yield targets set at the start of each financial year.
• Enhance manufacturing yields, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support new product introduction and process transfer, including process flow definition, tooling design, and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize production performance.
• Utilize engineering tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze process variables and their effects on thin-film and substrate properties.
• Maintain ISO-compliant process documentation, conduct audits, and provide training to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Conduct hands-on training for technicians on new or updated processes.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics
• Work experience in thin film coating or in an advanced manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical & project management skills
• Good technical knowledge of the thermal & optical properties of materials
• Knowledge of Thin Film Deposition Physics & Thin Film Design
• Knowledge of high vacuum systems, evaporation techniques, cleaning & drying technologies.
• Knowledge of DOE, FMEA, SPC, TQM

Skills

• Data visualization in Power BI or similar platform
• Ability to analyze and extract meaningful insight of data
• Knowledge of work safety practices, handling of industrial/ hazardous materials

Other Requirement

• Must commit to Overseas Training estimate duration of 10 weeks at Coherent site in United States/Philippines for future date. Training bond 1.5 years will start from date of return from overseas.
• Non-color deficiency required to check optics quality

Working Conditions

• Cleanroom. PPE: Smock, face mask, safety shoe
• Monday to Friday office hour
• Willing to workon rostered Saturday/Sunday workday replacing weekday workday when required.
• Exposure to low level of radiation with safety protection measure in place.
• Require clean shave to wear tight-fit respirator when job requires

Work On Site Address

This role is 100% onsite

Our Website

https://www.coherent.com

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2009889
• Posting Date 12/15/2025, 06:20 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time