Senior Assembly Process Engineer

EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.Singaporemycareersfuturepublished 10/21/2026
Must-have:Lead
Nice-to-have:SAP

Your tasks

  • Develop, validate, and optimize processes for fiber optic termination andpolishing to achieve high-quality, high-yield, and manufacturable production.
  • Design and implement ultra-clean assembly workflows in a controlledsemiconductor cleanroom environment.
  • Lead transfer and development of new manufacturing processes for massproduction of optical fiber assemblies and precision products.
  • Define and implement cleanliness and process specifications to ensurestable and compliant production conditions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity,efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
  • Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and New Product Introduction(NPI) activities to ensure smooth product launch and scale-up.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure timely execution oftechnical projects, meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Lead process validation, risk assessments (FMEA), and tooling developmentfor new production lines.
  • Implement process controls and problem-solving methodologies (SPC, 8D,DOE) to resolve technical issues and improve yield.
  • Drive customer communication during technical escalations and providetimely progress updates to stakeholders.
  • Ensure safety compliance, including laser safety assessments, and promotea strong safety culture in the workplace.
  • Support training and development of technicians and production teams tobuild strong operational capability.
  • Participate in supplier/source qualification and ensure readiness forproduction transfer and handover.

Requirements

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Materials Science,Mechanical/Precision Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineeringenvironment, preferably in optical, laser, semiconductor, or cleanroomindustries.
  • Strong hands-on experience in process development, NPI, and manufacturingscale-up.
  • Proven ability in process improvement using Lean Six Sigma tools (DOE,8D, FMEA, SPC).
  • Experience working in cleanroom or high-precision manufacturingenvironments is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of optical fiber assembly, laser systems, or precisioncontamination control is an advantage.
  • Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or AS9100 quality systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysisand implement effective solutions.
  • Exposure to customer-facing technical discussions or escalation handling.
  • Familiar with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is an advantage.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.