Engineer, Surface Treatment / Finishing Process
First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end surface treatment workflows (Cleaning, Polishing, Anodizing, Plating, etc.) from NPI through Mass Production, ensuring seamless transitions between internal and external stages.
Hands-on management of in-house Cleaning, Polishing and Laboratory bath analysis.
Act as the technical lead for 3rd-party surface treatment vendors.
Conduct process audits, review chemical bath reports, and ensure suppliers meet semiconductor-grade purity and cosmetic standards.
Lead Failure Analysis (FA) for defects such as pitting, discoloration, or outgassing issues. Distinguish whether defects originated from in-house machining, cleaning, or 3rd-party plating.
Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and process qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new parts.
Establish and maintain robust SOPs, WIs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans. Ensure all chemical handling aligns with environmental and safety regulations.
Drive yield improvement and cost-down initiatives for both in-house processes and outsourced services.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (machining, quality, suppliers) to ensure end-to-end process integration and performance.
Support customer audits, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform any other ad-hoc duties or assignments assigned by the Superior.
Job Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
5+years of hands-on experience in surface treatment / finishing.
Knowledge in anodizing, passivation, electropolishing, plating, or coating.
Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on shopfloor support capability.
Experience with supplier management and outsourced processes.
Familiarity with engineering drawings, surface specs & ISO systems.
Semiconductor or precision machining background is a plus.
Willing to work in the East Region (Changi North Crescent).
Skills
Finishes, Defect Analysis, Problem Solving, Production Support, Machining, Supplier Management, Stage Management, Chemical Safety, surface characterization, Chemical Engineering, First Article Inspection