Factory Layout Planning Section Head

Carsem (M) Sdn. Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Education support

Dental

Parking

Family medical cover

Car subsidy

Job summary

Carsem (M) Sdn. Bhd in Ipoh, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Facility Layout & Capacity Planning Section Head to lead factory layout optimization, production capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives within a semiconductor assembly and test environment.

You will design efficient production flows, create CAD layouts, analyze data to drive improvements, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Operations teams to expand capacity and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years in Semiconductor Assembly & Test manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, MRP, and capacity planning/modeling.
• Understanding of production line setup and equipment planning.
• Familiar with Assembly & Test processes and equipment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD software for layout design.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis abilities.
• Knowledge of OEE, MES or manufacturing monitoring tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory layout planning, line balancing, and space optimization projects.
• Develop capacity plans to support production demand and future growth.
• Analyze equipment utilization, production flow, bottlenecks, and operational efficiency.
• Plan and optimize manufacturing resources, including Assembly & Test equipment.
• Create and maintain factory layout drawings using CAD software.
• Use data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Operations teams on expansion and improvement projects.
• Drive productivity, throughput, and capacity improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Factory layout optimization

Line balancing

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Facility Layout & Capacity Planning Section Head to lead factory layout optimization, production capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning data into actionable improvements while designing efficient production flows for Assembly & Test operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead factory layout planning, line balancing, and space optimization projects.

Develop capacity plans to support production demand and future growth.

Analyze equipment utilization, production flow, bottlenecks, and operational efficiency.

Plan and optimize manufacturing resources, including Assembly & Test equipment.

Create and maintain factory layout drawings using CAD software.

Use data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.

Work closely with Production, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Operations teams on expansion and improvement projects.

Drive productivity, throughput, and capacity improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

5-7 years of experience in Semiconductor Assembly & Test manufacturing.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, MRP systems, and capacity planning/modeling.

Good understanding of production line setup, equipment planning, and manufacturing processes.

Familiar with Assembly & Test processes and equipment such as Wire Bond, Die Attach, Molding, EDM, Test, and related operations.

Experience in factory layout planning, capacity planning, and process improvement.

Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD software for layout design.

Strong Excel skills with good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of OEE, MES, capacity planning systems, or manufacturing monitoring tools is an added advantage.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing More than 10,000 employees

Carsem is a leading provider of turnkey packaging and test services to the semiconductor industry, and offers one of the widest range package & test portfolios in the world.

Founded in 1972, Carsem is among the most experienced companies in our industry and is recognized as one of the largest in unit volume production. We have over 6,000 employees and ship in excess of 100 million units each week and more than 65% of this volume is shipped as fully tested product. Carsem is a member of one of South East Asia's most successful corporations, the Hong Leong Group, who views semiconductors as a core business.

We have three high technology factories. Two are located in Ipoh, Malaysia, and a new third factory is located in Suzhou, China. The two factories in Malaysia, Carsem - M Site and Carsem - S Site, are 10 miles (16Km) apart. Ipoh is a 90 minute drive from Penang and 2.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur.

The factories are supported by extensive R&D and failure analysis staff and incorporate highly sophisticated, "state of the art" automated equipment, ensuring quality products which meet the exacting standards of all the automotive, telecom, computer and consumer goods industries. Both factories maintain world-class quality standards having achieved ISO/TS 16949, ISO-9001, ISO-14001 certifications and comply to the Sony Green Partner Program. They are supported with a global network of sales and technical support offices. The China factory, Carsem-Suzhou Ltd., is located in the province of Jiangsu, 50 miles (80Km) west of Shanghai. The new factory is 172K sq. ft. (16K sq. m.) and is on 645K sq. ft. (60K sq. m.) of land in the Suzhou Industrial Park. The construction was completed in January 2004, the staff has been through extensive training in Carsem's existing Malaysian factories and the assembly and test equipment to support the manufacture of the MLP (Micro Leadframe Package) Quad and Dual was installed during the second quarter of 2004. Customer qualifications were completed during the second quarter and the factory started shipping production volumes during the third quarter of 2004.

Product & Services

Product Groups Assembled at M Site: MLP MICRO I.C. PDIP (300/600 Mil), PLCC, SOIC (150Mil), MSOP (3.0mm), QSOP (150Mil) MICRO SOT 23, SOT66x, TSOT, SOT, TO92; SC 70 POWER TO220, DDPAK, SOT223 S Site

S Site commenced operations in April,1992. The factory has a total floor space of 384,000 sq. ft. (35,700 M2), a work force of 4,300 employees and the ability to expand by 270,000 sq. ft. (25,000 M2) in the future. Product Groups Assembled at S Site: MLP QUAD, DUAL ARRAY SSBGA, SSLGA, FTBGA, CBGA I.C. PDIP (300 Mil), PLCC, SOIC (150/300 Mil), QSOP (300 Mil), SSOP (5.3mm), TSSOP (4.4/ 6.1mm) QFP MQFP, LQFP, TQFP SiP System in Package

Other Information

VISION

"To be a World Class Company Offering Assembly, Test/Finishing Solutions to Semiconductor Companies Throughout the World"

MISSION

"Carsem will Continue to show Profitable Growth with Emphasis on Employee Development and Operational and Service Indices to Ensure that we are the Employer Of Choice and Supplier Of Choice"

QUALITY

Carsem's policy is to provide products and services of the highest quality through "ZERO DEFECTS TODAY!", preventive Quality culture. Employees will act with honesty, sincerity and operate as a team to continuously strive for improvements in quality, productivity, delivery, services and cost in order to be competitive and profitable. ZERO DEFECTS QUALITY is the responsibility of every employee.

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

The Hong Leong Group use personal data in accordance with the Hong Leong Group Privacy Notice for new applicants which can be found (http://www.hongleong.com.my).

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Parking Medical for immediate family members, car subsidy