Process & Facilities Engineer

Key Responsible

1. Plating Process Engineering

• Monitor and control plating parameters such as current, voltage, temperature, pH, chemical concentration, plating time and current density.
• Maintain plating bath chemistry and coordinate with the chemical/lab team for bath analysis.
• Troubleshoot plating defects such as uneven thickness, peeling, burning, poor adhesion, discoloration, rough surface and pinholes.
• Optimize plating processes to improve quality, productivity and yield.
• Reduce chemical consumption, water usage, energy consumption and process waste.
• Establish and maintain process specifications, work instructions and control plans.
• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) for process problems and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Support new product/process introduction, trial runs and process qualification.
• Monitor process capability and production performance.

2. Plating Equipment & Facilities

• Maintain and improve plating lines, tanks, pumps, filters, rectifiers and circulation systems.
• Monitor RO/DI water, chilled water, compressed air and exhaust systems.
• Manage plating-line ventilation and chemical exhaust/scrubber systems.
• Support wastewater treatment/ETP operation and troubleshooting.
• Plan preventive maintenance and coordinate with maintenance teams or contractors.
• Troubleshoot facility and utility breakdowns that affect production.
• Ensure adequate capacity and reliability of plant utilities.

3. First Article (FA), New Product & Technical Reporting

• Handle and coordinate FA / new product trial runs.
• Review customer drawings and specifications before processing.
• Prepare and complete FA reports and required supporting documents.
• Coordinate with Production, QA and Lab during FA runs.
• Follow up and resolve any process, quality or dimensional issues found during FA.
• After FA approval and mass production starts, continue to monitor process performance, product quality and production issues.
• Support improvement and corrective action when any abnormality is found during mass production.
• Prepare trial, qualification and technical reports when required.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare or support RCA, NCR/CAR and corrective-action reports for process or facility-related issues.
• Maintain WWTP, scrubber, DI water and compressed-air monitoring records where applicable.
• Support internal, customer, AS9100 and Nadcap audits, including preparation of required records/evidence and follow-up actions.

5. Safety & Environmental

• Ensure proper handling, storage and transfer of plating chemicals.
• Monitor chemical exposure, ventilation and environmental controls.
• Support compliance with EHS, DOE and company requirements.
• Investigate chemical spills, wastewater issues and other environmental incidents.
• Participate in risk assessments such as HIRARC.

Academic Qualification

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemical/Process Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Professional certification or additional training in surface finishing, electroplating, chemical processing, wastewater treatment, EHS, or industrial process control will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• Preferably 3–5 years of relevant experience in plating, electroplating, surface treatment, chemical processing, metal finishing, or related manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience in plating process engineering, plating bath control, chemical analysis, process optimization, troubleshooting, and production yield improvement.
• Experience with plating equipment, rectifiers, pumps, filters, circulation systems, ventilation/exhaust systems, RO/DI water, chilled water, compressed air, and wastewater treatment/ETP.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, control plans, engineering reports, maintenance schedules, and process documentation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems and audit requirements, including ISO 9001, AS 9100 and Nadcap, will be an advantage.

Technical Knowledge & Competencies

• Knowledge of chemical handling, chemical storage, ventilation, exhaust/scrubber systems, environmental controls and wastewater treatment.
• Understanding of DOE requirements, EHS requirements and HIRARC/risk assessment practices.

Key Personal Competencies

• Good understanding of chemical and process safety.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with Production, Quality, Chemical/Laboratory, Maintenance, EHS and external contractors.
• Good communication, reporting and documentation skills.