Frontend Process Development Director

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

The ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors business offers high-performance opto semiconductor components and in-depth support for state-of-the-­art system solutions based on innovative semiconductor light sources. The Business Unit can look back on almost fifty years of production and development expertise.

• Owns and executes the FEK specific process development roadmap including allocation of the relevant R&D budget and resources
• Planning, setup, coordination and risk management of new process- and eqipment introduction as well as process transfers from RGB to KUL in the context of new chip products and operations efficiency. Initialize and realize ratio and equipment evaluation / procurement projects.
• Alignment between R&D and manufacturing needs regarding cross platform synergies, technology re-use, complexity reduction and quality improvement.
• Alignment with suppliers and following up process technology- and equipment market trends, cooperation with external partners and industry associations as well as benchmarking of relevant competitor solutions.
• Knowledge and skill management in Frontend Processes and Sequences including methodological competences (e.g. DOE planning, statistics, FMEA, eDEV, Infodoc, etc.)
• Resource, Investment and Budget Planning for PRO KUL Projects and PRO input to Chip Developement Projects

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physics or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor technology.
• 10+ years of experience in R&D, process development, or process engineering.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• International exposure through global projects, stakeholder management, or overseas collaborations.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor technology and optoelectronic device physics.
• Experience in frontend process development and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with knowledge of DoE, FMEA, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Understanding of Cost of Ownership (CoO) and process optimization.
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performance teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English, Chinese, Malay, and/or German would be an advantage.