Assembly Operational Excellence Lead / Staff Engineer

STMicroelectronics Sdn Bhd; Muar; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Education support

Dental

Sports (Gym)

Parking

Car loan subsidies

Year-end bonus

Performance incentives

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks an Assembly Operational Excellence Lead / Staff Engineer to drive improvement projects and standardize maintenance practices within the assembly environment. You will collaborate with R&D, equipment vendors, and the global technical community to design improvements and ensure robust documentation and problem resolution.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and a deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering fields related to equipment automation or robotics.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in assembly (ASSY) processes and manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading and coaching engineers and technicians; strong project management skills.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor processes, process control, and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Represent the plant as a member of the ST Global Technical Community.
• Lead the execution of improvement projects and action plans with the technical community.
• Support standardization of maintenance activities and related technical practices.
• Collaborate with Assembly team on BEMT Future Inside projects and with R&D and vendors on machine design.
• Review and evaluate machine hardware and system design and ensure upload to the ST document control system.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Be willing to learn and develop multi-skill capabilities.
• Quickly learn new technical issues and support problem resolution.
• Support new product qualification activities and equipment-related initiatives.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support in production.

Skills

ASSY process

AutoCAD

JMP

Project management

Semiconductor processes

Process control

Manufacturing environment

Leadership

Coaching

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Equipment/Automation/Mechanical/Robotics/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

JMP

Job description

Assembly Operational Excellence Lead / Staff Engineer

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

YOUR ROLE

• Represent the plant as a member of the ST Global Technical Community.
• Lead the execution of improvement projects and action plans in collaboration with the technical community.
• Support the standardization of maintenance activities and related technical practices.
• Follow up and work closely with the Assembly team on BEMT Future Inside projects.
• Collaborate with R&D and equipment vendors on machine design improvements.
• Review and evaluate machine hardware and system design, and ensure proper upload to the ST document control system.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Be willing to learn and develop multi-skill capabilities.
• Quickly learn new technical issues and support problem resolution.
• Support new product qualification activities and equipment-related initiatives.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support in production.

Requirements:

• Preferably with at least 5 years of experience in ASSY process.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Equipment/Automation/Mechanical/Robotics/Mechatronics
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, JMP.
• Strong experience in project management, including automation, manufacturing, or improvement projects.
• Good understanding of semiconductor processes, process control, and the manufacturing environment.
• More than 10 years of working experience.
• Proven ability to lead and coach engineers and technicians.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and continuous improvement mindset.

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking car loan interest subsidies, year-end bonus, perfo

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