Senior Process Engineer (Coating)

II-VI SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturing company in Singapore seeks a process engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support product introductions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields, strong analytical skills, and experience in thin film coating. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting manufacturing challenges and conducting technician training. This role includes a commitment to overseas training and offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in thin film coating or in an advanced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and project management capabilities.
• Knowledge of thin film deposition physics and cleaning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot process and manufacturing challenges.
• Implement preventive measures to improve process yields.
• Conduct training for technicians on new processes.

Skills

Data visualization in Power BI or similar platform

Analytical and project management skills

Knowledge of work safety practices

Technical knowledge of chemical and optical properties of materials

Knowledge of ultrasonic wet cleaning and advanced drying techniques

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Leverage expertise in cleaning processes and materials to systematically troubleshoot and resolve process and manufacturing challenges.
2. Identify and correlate process and equipment variables with defects or failures, implementing sustainable, long-term preventive measures.
3. Generate innovative and practical ideas for process optimization and product improvement.
4. Achieve and exceed process yield targets set at the start of each financial year.
5. Enhance manufacturing yields, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
6. Support new product introduction and process transfer, including process flow definition, tooling design, and documentation.
7. Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize production performance.
8. 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.
9. Maintain ISO-compliant process documentation, conduct audits, and provide training to ensure consistent quality standards.
10. Conduct hands-on training for technicians on new or updated processes.

Education & Experience

1. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics
2. Work experience in thin film coating or in an advanced manufacturing environment
3. Strong analytical & project management skills
4. Good technical knowledge of the thermal & optical properties of materials
5. Knowledge of Thin Film Deposition Physics & Thin Film Design
6. Knowledge of high vacuum systems, evaporation techniques, cleaning & drying technologies.
7. 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
• Strong analytical & project management skills.
• Good technical knowledge of the chemical & optical properties of materials, in particular silicon, zinc selenide, germanium, gallium arsenide.
• Knowledge of ultrasonic wet cleaning & advanced drying techniques

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