Senior Process Engineer

ATC COATING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surface finishing company in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to lead process development and optimization for aerospace and semiconductor applications. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and 5–8 years of experience in surface finishing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze defects, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Work with cutting-edge technologies

Collaborative work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in surface finishing, preferably in aerospace and/or semiconductor industries.
• Hands-on experience with plating, anodizing, or semiconductor surface treatments.
• Familiar with quality systems: AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of surface finishing processes.
• Analyze root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Design and execute experiments to improve process capability and stability.

Skills

Surface Chemistry

Electrochemistry

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SEM

XRF

Profilometers

Contact angle measurement

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of surface finishing processes (e.g., electroplating, anodizing, etching, passivation, cleaning, etc.)
• Scale lab processes to production and troubleshoot process-related issues on the shop floor.
• Analyze root causes of defects (e.g., poor adhesion, roughness, contamination) and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, NADCAP etc.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE, SPC, FMEA) to improve process capability and stability.
• Collaborate with quality assurance to support audits and customer-specific requirements.
• Document and maintain process control plans, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Drive cost reduction and yield improvement initiatives through process innovation and automation.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and interface with customers as needed.
• Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and new technologies in surface finishing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in surface finishing, preferably in aerospace and/or semiconductor industries.
• Strong understanding of surface chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials interactions.
• Hands-on experience with equipment used in plating, anodizing, or semiconductor surface treatments.
• Familiar with quality systems: AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, etc.
• Experience with analytical tools: SEM, XRF, profilometers, contact angle measurement etc.
• Proficient in problem‑solving tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations relevant to chemical processing.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting‑edge technologies in aerospace and semiconductor applications.
• Opportunity to influence high‑impact engineering decisions.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.