Technology Development Process Engineer

ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD. seeks a skilled Process Engineer to lead surface finishing and plating initiatives.

You will set up equipment, optimize immersion tin and NiPdAu processes, and develop standards and FMEA for mass production. Collaboration with customers and internal teams will drive material choices, roadmaps, and process changes to sustain yield and quality. The role emphasizes technical rigor, project management and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in substrate, PCB and semiconductor surface finishing or electroplating is preferred.
• Strong understanding of chemistry, electrical and mechanical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, qualify and evaluate surface finishing and plating equipment.
• Set up and optimize immersion tin and electroless NiPdAu processes for new products and mass production.
• Develop and uphold technical standards, work standards, FMEA and control plans.
• Manage tasks to establish and standardize production conditions for FCBGA manufacturing.
• Verify and implement roadmaps, including design rule verification and new materials integration.
• Handle requests for process changes and manage their implementation.
• Select and evaluate materials used in the production process.
• Establish and evaluate equipment for inspection, measurement and analysis in surface treatment and plating.
• Conduct technical meetings with customers to address issues and inquiries.
• Oversee product yield and quality stability, and pursue productivity improvements.
• Engage in activities to enhance productivity via standardization, SOP reviews and automation of checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Listening skills

Project management

Leadership

Team player

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Process Equipment Evaluation:

• Set up, qualify and evaluate surface finishing and plating process equipment.

Process Optimization:

• Set-up and optimize conditions for immersion tin and electroless NiPdAu processes for new product introduction and continuous improvement in mass production.

Production Conditions and Standardization:

• Develop and uphold technical standards, work standards, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and control plans.

• Manage tasks related to establishing and standardizing production conditions for FCBGA manufacturing.

Roadmap Verification and Implementation:

• Verify and implement roadmaps, including the verification of design rules and integration of new materials.

Process Change Management:

• Handle requests for process changes and manage their implementation.

Material Selection and Evaluation:

• Select and evaluate materials used in the production process.

Inspection and Measurement Equipment Evaluation:

• Establish and evaluate equipment used for inspection, measurement, and analysis in the surface treatment and plating processes.

Customer Technical Meetings:

• Manage and conduct technical meetings with customers to address and resolve technical issues and inquiries

Product Yield and Quality Stability:

• Oversee tasks aimed at improving product yield and maintaining quality stability.

Productivity Enhancement:

• Engage in activities to enhance productivity through standardization, review of work procedures, and automation of process checks.

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and organizational goals.

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in substrate, PCB and semiconductor surface finishing processes, electroplating processes is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Semiconductor industry and customer knowledge.
• Preferably with PCB manufacturing process background.
• Good understanding of chemistry, electrical, and mechanical fields.
• Experience in managing quality and productivity in production environments (preferred).
• Familiarity with measurement, analysis, and reliability evaluation tools (preferred).
• Basic understanding of substrate manufacturing processes (preferred).

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Excellent listening skills with the capacity to understand and address customer needs.
• Proficient in project management, with the ability to effectively plan and execute projects.

Attributes:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for engaging, collaborating with, and influencing various stakeholders.
• A global perspective with a readiness to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong leadership and good team player.