Visual Inspection Technician / Lead Inspector (Photonics Manufacturing)

Whitecrow Research Sdn Bhd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Whitecrow Research Sdn Bhd seeks a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of optical components and wafers.

You will inspect with bright-field/dark-field microscopes, read engineering drawings, and document results with traceability. Mandarin is preferred due to travel needs in China, with rotation between standard and overtime shifts as production expands.

Qualifications

• Minimum Nitec / Higher Nitec in Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, Opticianry, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 1-2 years of experience in visual inspection within semiconductor, optics, photonics, precision manufacturing, thin-film manufacturing.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments (vernier calipers, micrometers, measuring microscopes or OGP systems).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams; good documentation skills.
• Mandarin proficiency preferred due to travel and communication needs in China.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of optical components and wafers.
• Conduct visual inspections under microscopes to identify defects.
• Classify defects and support quality improvements with engineering team.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Record findings with full documentation and traceability; prepare outgoing QA reports.

Skills

Visual inspection

Reading drawings

Measuring instruments

MS Office

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Education

Nitec / Higher Nitec in Mechatronics/Engineering

Tools

Micrometers

Measuring microscopes

OGP / Smart Scope

Vernier calipers

Job description

Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured optical components and wafers.

Conduct visual inspections under bright-field and dark-field microscopes to identify defects.

Classify inspection defects and support quality improvement initiatives with the engineering team.

Operate precision measuring equipment, including:

Micrometers

Measuring microscopes

Optical Gaging Products (OGP) / Smart Scope

Read and interpret engineering drawings and product specifications.

Record inspection findings accurately while maintaining full documentation and traceability.

Prepare outgoing quality inspection reports and records.

Support trainee inspectors and verify inspection results when required.

Recommend process improvements to enhance inspection quality and efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum Nitec / Higher Nitec in Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, Opticianry, Engineering, or related disciplines.

1-2 years of experience in visual inspection within:

Semiconductor

Optics

Photonics

Precision manufacturing

Thin-film manufacturing

Experience using precision measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, measuring microscopes, or OGP systems.

Experience with Smart Scope or Vision Measurement Systems is an added advantage.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Teams.

Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation skills.

Good command of English.

Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred due to frequent communication and travel requirements in China.

Comfortable working in dark-room inspection environments and performing repetitive visual inspection tasks.

Able to travel overseas on short notice when required.

Working Hours

Initial Phase

Monday to Friday

Standard office hours

As Production Expands

Rotating shifts

Swing shifts

12-hour shifts when required

Overnight/graveyard shifts based on operational needs

Overtime may be required

Why Join?

Join a globally recognized semiconductor technology leader.

Be part of a cutting-edge photonics manufacturing project.

Stable permanent employment with career growth opportunities.

Work with advanced optical inspection technologies.

Opportunity for overseas exposure and customer support assignments.

Attractive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.

If you have a keen eye for detail and are passionate about quality inspection in a precision manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.