Engineer, Quality Engineering

ASE SEMICONDUCTOR (PENANG) SDN. BHD.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ASE Semiconductor (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia, seeks a Quality Engineer to uphold manufacturing quality and compliance across the production chain.

You will lead investigations, apply 8D/5 Why, drive CAPA, and collaborate with Process, Product, Manufacturing, Test, and Customer Quality teams to resolve issues and improve yield. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 3 years in semiconductor/electronics manufacturing, with knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in Semiconductor or Electronics Manufacturing.
• Experience in QA/QE, Supplier QA, or Manufacturing QA.
• Proficient with quality tools (8D, 5 Why, FMEA, SPC, CAPA).
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Independent with cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing quality activities and ensure compliance.
• Review production lots and disposition non-conforming materials.
• Lead quality investigations and drive CAPA.
• Collaborate with Process, Product, Manufacturing, Test, and Customer Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor yield, defect trends, customer complaints, MRB aging, and KPIs.
• Evaluate excursions and perform risk assessments.
• Support customer and internal audits and quality system compliance.
• Review and maintain quality documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Provide guidance and quality awareness training.
• Prepare quality reports, presentations, and investigation summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

8D

5 Why

FMEA

SPC

Control Plan

CAPA

Statistical Analysis

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Job description

Support daily manufacturing quality activities and ensure compliance with quality requirements.

Review production lots and make disposition decisions for non-conforming materials through MRB, DCD, or other quality processes.

Lead quality investigations, perform root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone), and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Work closely with Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, and Customer Quality teams to resolve quality issues.

Monitor key quality metrics such as yield, defect trends, customer complaints, MRB aging, and quality KPIs.

Evaluate manufacturing excursions and perform risk assessments to determine product impact.

Support customer audits, internal audits, and quality system compliance.

Review and maintain quality documentation including procedures, specifications, control plans, and inspection criteria.

Drive continuous improvement projects to improve product quality, reduce defects, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Provide technical guidance and quality awareness training to operators and manufacturing personnel.

Support customer communication and prepare quality reports, presentations, and investigation summaries when required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or equivalent).

Minimum 3 years of experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing or Electronics Manufacturing.

Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Quality.

Good understanding of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, SPC, Control Plan, CAPA, and Statistical Analysis.

Familiar with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or semiconductor quality systems.

Experience in handling customer quality issues and manufacturing excursions is an advantage.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and presentation skills.

Able to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of semiconductor assembly, wafer sort, or final test processes.

Experience with MRB, NCR, and customer complaint management.

Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma certification is an added advantage.

Experience working with multinational customers and cross-site collaboration.