External Manufacturing Staff/Principle Engineer (Penang based)

onsemi; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi is seeking a hands-on Assembly Process Engineer to join our External Manufacturing team in Penang, Malaysia. This role focuses on assembly processes, leveraging expertise in DA, WB, or mold processes. You will manage subcon operations, ensuring the highest quality, yield, and delivery standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or Physics and over 10 years of relevant experience. Excellent problem-solving skills and proficiency in statistical analysis tools are essential. Join us in driving innovations that build a better future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial experience in DA, WB or mold process engineering.
• Experience with Minitab or JMP Statistical analysis software preferred.
• Experience with project management and multi-stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcon operation performance in quality, yield, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in subcon’s quality and assembly yield performance.
• Ensure effective communication between cross-functional teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Statistical analysis (Minitab, JMP)

Project management

Data-driven continuous improvement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

External Manufacturing Staff/Principle Engineer (Penang based)

Malaysia

Job Description

onsemi is currently seeking a hands-on Assembly Process Engineer to join our External Manufacturing team with a focus on assembly processes, preferably with experience in DA, WB or mold process. In this role, you will leverage your strong expertise in leading cost savings initiative across multiple subcons. This position will be based in Penang subcon office and report to External Manufacturing Manager in KL.

Responsibilities

• Subcon operation management – focus on delivering best-in class subcon performance in quality, yield, delivery
• Experience in assembly FOL and/or EOL processes, with expertise in either DA, WB or mold.
• Experience in DOE methodology & tools (Minitab, JMP) to develop new process window or to assist in problem solving
• Good problem-solving skills, able to identify & resolve assembly process problems/defects, perform root cause analysis & implement robust corrective actions
• Manage change control processes & documentation, including risk assessment, schedule planning, budget planning.
• Manage effective communication between cross functional team – BU, planning, reliability engineering to drive on-time execution & release of change project
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in DA/WB/mold process and be able to guide/lead team members in problem solving and Best Known Methods (BKM) fanout
• Drive continuous improvement in subcon’s quality & assembly yield performance
• Accountable for seamless operation in subcon – provide maverick lot disposition & verification
• Other tasks as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and or Physics.
• 10+ years of industrial experience in either DA, WB or mold process engineering environment.
• Experience with Minitab or JMP Statistical analysis software preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and solve problems.
• Experience with project management and multi-stakeholder management
• Experience with data-driven continuous improvement, Six Sigma training preferred.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to manage conflict in a stressful environment.
• Understands and listens to team members and fosters a productive team environment.
• Handles multiple projects and priorities.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficient in advanced techniques with relevant software: MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc. in addition to experience working within shared work environments.
• Domestic and international travel may be required depending on project assignment

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2505544
• Job Category Engineering, Manufacturing
• Posting Date 05/25/2026, 09:31 AM
• Degree Level Bachelors
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Suite 16-1 (Penthouse Upper), Penang, 10050, MY

Suite 16-1 (Penthouse Upper), Penang, 10050, MY