External Manufacturing NPI Manager

Onsemi

Malaysia

Hybrid

MYR 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

onsemi in Malaysia is seeking a senior NPI/Manufacturing leader to own backend semiconductor assembly programs from concept through qualification to production launch. You will steer cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and procurement to ensure on-time market release.

The role demands deep hands-on experience in IC packaging and assembly, strong leadership of 10+ engineers, and a data-driven approach to drive DFM and process improvements.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading NPI projects with multi-stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong assembly process know-how in backend semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Hands-on leadership of a 10+ engineer team and project management.
  • Knowledge of CPI effects and package design considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Own backend NPI from concept to production launch.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to meet market release deadlines.
  • Drive manufacturability readiness for new packages and platforms.
  • Collaborate with OSATs for assembly readiness and qualification.
  • Manage ramping production and resolve ramp issues.
  • Establish data-driven problem solving and best practices.

Skills

Cross-functional Stakeholder Mgmt
IC Packaging & Assembly Process
New Product Introduction
Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Materials Science

Tools

CAD
Simulation

Job description

  • Own backend external manufacturing NPI from conceptualization, development, qualification to production launch
  • Functional Leadership for NPI to deliver PLM requirements for new product commercialization and to co-work with cross functional team (comprising both internal and external stakeholders) to achieve on-time market release
  • Responsible for the team’s performance, including overall delivery, tactical & resource planning, execution and day-to-day operationalization
  • Interface & steer cross-functional team engagements across Business Units, Central Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement to meet department objectives
  • Drive DFM, technology & manufacturability readiness for new package & complex derivative platformsfor effective POR freeze to new product industrialization
  • Partner with OSATs to deliver assembly readiness for new product qualification. Key activities include process flow & BOM setup, risk analysis & mitigation, process characterization, lookahead assessment, qualification and CAB preparation leading to first part release
  • Manage production ramp: lead production safe launch, provide technical support to resolve ramp issues, develop CIP, set production baseline for transition into HVM
  • Collaborate with internal & external partners for technology pathfinding, package roadmap as well as design rules/ guideline development
  • Lead by example and adoption of data analytics and data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making
  • Establish Best Known Methods (BKM) and Best-in-Class practices for new package platform and fan-out to production
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Materials Science or equivalent technical background
  • More than 10 years of experience in backend semiconductor IC manufacturing environment, with in-depth assembly process expertise and shop floor experienceStrong leadership with demonstrated project management skills across multi-stakeholder and cross-functional settings
  • Experience in leading and mentoring a highly technical and motivated team of 10+ NPI/ process engineers
  • Hands-on assembly process experience in leading wafer technology such as SiC, JFET, GaN and CIS Imaging is highly desirable
  • Prior experience in NPI, product/ process integration and familiar with Chip-to-Package Interaction (CPI) effect
  • Experience in IC package design/ CAD/ simulation/ characterization will be advantageous
  • Good overall understanding of OSAT business landscape, operations and industry trends
  • Adept at cross-functional collaboration, Adaptable to matrix organization, strong engineering fundamentals (including DOE characterization, SPC, failure analysis) and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in statistical analysis methods and familiar with data analytics
  • Good communication skills and proficient in written & spoken English. Spoken proficiency in Mandarin will be advantageous
Required Skills
  • Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
  • IC Packaging & Assembly Process
  • New Product Introduction
  • Team Management
About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 2504720
  • Job Category Engineering, Manufacturing
  • Posting Date 03/09/2026, 10:31 PM
  • Degree Level Bachelors
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Day
  • Locations Lot 1.02, Level One, KPMG Tower, Petaling Jaya, 47800, MY

Lot 1.02, Level One, KPMG Tower, Petaling Jaya, 47800, MY

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