Senior Process Engineer (Plating)

Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize and improve their electroplating processes. The role requires a strong chemical background and at least 5 years of experience in reel-to-reel electroplating. The ideal candidate will lead quality control efforts, troubleshoot process issues, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in reel-to-reel electroplating.
• Knowledge of electroplating bath composition and bath impurity measurement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine plating processes, ensuring quality control and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and apply Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Problem Analysis

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

SPC

Minitab

JMP

Job description

About the role

In this full-time role, you will play a pivotal part in optimising and improving our plating processes to ensure the highest quality of our products. Since electroplating is a niche process, we are looking for a candidate with a professional chemical background who will function as a process engineer. The position is based in our Ang Mo Kio facility in the North-East region of Singapore.

What you'll be doing

• Lead, participate in, develop, and refine the plating processes, utilizing chemical knowledge for solution optimization. Ensure quality control of the FG through monitoring and testing, troubleshoot and resolve process issues using chemical principles, and maintain detailed documentation and reporting to communicate findings and progress effectively.

• Responsible for the KPI & deliverables.

• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations while implementing best practices for handling and disposing of chemical materials.

• Collaborate with suppliers, cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, maintenance, and QA teams, communicate technical information effectively, and apply Lean Manufacturing techniques for continuous improvement.

• Lead or participate in process control improvement projects to enhance product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve product performance.

What we're looking for

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering with a focus on Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in reel-to-reel electroplating.

• Working experience with mass production reel-to-reel electroplating is essential.

• Knowledge of electroplating bath composition and bath impurity measurement is essential.

• Knowledge of electroplating analytical instruments for assessing deposition thickness, adhesion quality, topography, and composition.

• Knowledge in mechanical processing and material characterization is highly advantageous.

• Experience in resolving manufacturing process and product issues independently.

• Strong problem analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of statistical tools (SPC, Minitab/JMP) is preferred.

What we offer

At Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd, we are committed to providing a supportive and enriching work environment. We offer competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional development, and a range of benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance. Our team-oriented culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, making Heraeus an excellent place to advance your career in process engineering.