Director of Frontend Process Development

Ams Osram; Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking a senior leader to own the FEK process development roadmap and allocate R&D budgets and resources.

You'll coordinate new process introductions and transfers, align R&D with manufacturing needs, and drive cross‑functional teams toward cost optimization and quality improvement.

Fluency in English and strong stakeholder management are essential, with a track record of leading international programs and mentoring diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics or related field.
• 10+ years in semiconductor technology.
• 10+ years in R&D, process development or process engineering.
• 10+ years leading cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• International project exposure and stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor tech and optoelectronic device physics.
• Experience in frontend process development and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proven problem-solving with DoE, FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of CoO and process optimization.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performance teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English; Chinese, Malay, or German an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Owns the FEK process development roadmap with budget and resources.
• Plan, coordinate and risk-manage new process and equipment introductions.
• Align R&D with manufacturing needs for cross-platform synergies and quality.
• Collaborate with suppliers; benchmark solutions and monitor market trends.
• Develop frontend process knowledge and methods (DoE, FMEA, 8D, RCA).
• Oversee PRO KUL budgets and input to chip development projects.

Skills

Semiconductor tech

R&D leadership

Process development

Cross-functional leadership

Multicultural teams

International collaboration

DoE/FMEA/8D

Root Cause Analysis

Cost of Ownership

Front-end process

Semiconductor manufacturing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Language skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking a senior leader to own the FEK process development roadmap and allocate R&D budgets and resources.

You'll coordinate new process introductions and transfers, align R&D with manufacturing needs, and drive cross‑functional teams toward cost optimization and quality improvement.

Fluency in English and strong stakeholder management are essential, with a track record of leading international programs and mentoring diverse teams.