Chip Fab Backend Process Engineer | NPI & Yield Leader

Broadcom; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom in Penang is seeking a Process Engineer to own backend laser device processes, driving productivity, yield, quality, and reliability across subcontractor facilities. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations as a Resident Engineer, serving as the technical authority for Scribe & Brake, Stacking, and Unstacking processes.

You will manage tool qualification, participate in NPI and process transfer to high-volume manufacturing, and lead CAPA and SPC initiatives while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering).
• 5–15 years in backend processes, including 5+ years hands-on with dicing, scribe & cleave, PnP, automated bar-handling, AVI tools, burn-in processes, wafer mounting tools, hoop ring tape transfers, and mechanical/precision engineering concepts.
• Strong fundamentals in statistics and working knowledge of SPC, DOE, FMEA, DMAIC, as well as advanced tools such as JMP, Tableau, and SQL.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process capability indices (Cpk, Ppk), equipment reliability metrics (MTBA, MTBF), and statistical comparison of tool‑to‑tool performance.
• Solid knowledge of laser (DFB, EML, VCSEL) manufacturing principles using InP (Indium Phosphide) and GaAs (Gallium Arsenide) materials.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to swiftly handle, join, filter, and group large datasets for critical business decisions, alongside proficiency in JMP scripting and programming for data analysis and reporting automation.
• Experience in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and key decision-maker for wafer scribing, stacking, and unstacking backend operations.
• Act as a Resident Engineer to oversee day‑to‑day subcontractor manufacturing operations across regions, utilizing remote monitoring to ensure consistent performance.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for equipment suppliers, defining requirements for new tool acquisitions and engineering upgrades.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers to demand error‑free processes and drive engineering improvements for Units Per Hour (UPH) accuracy and overall operational efficiency.
• Lead the buy‑off and qualification of new equipment to support production scaling, collaborating closely with Product, Quality, and R&D teams.
• Drive New Process Integration (NPI) and formal process transfers from the design phase to high‑volume manufacturing.
• Lead change management initiatives by establishing rigorous process change qualification methods and presenting comprehensive data to stakeholders for approval.
• Perform deep‑dive root cause analysis and implement robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve process excursions and eliminate defect sources.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis

JMP scripting

SQL

DOE

FMEA

DMAIC

Tableau

Laser tech

MTBF/MTBA

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AVI tools

Pnp tooling

Job description

Broadcom in Penang is seeking a Process Engineer to own backend laser device processes, driving productivity, yield, quality, and reliability across subcontractor facilities. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations as a Resident Engineer, serving as the technical authority for Scribe & Brake, Stacking, and Unstacking processes.

You will manage tool qualification, participate in NPI and process transfer to high-volume manufacturing, and lead CAPA and SPC initiatives while collaborating with