Head of Department, Frontend Process Development

ams OSRAM; Kulim; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM Kulim seeks a senior leader in frontend process development to drive the roadmap and allocate R&D resources for advanced chip products.

You will plan and execute new process introductions, coordinate transfers from Regensburg to Kulim, and ensure alignment between R&D and manufacturing for efficiency and quality. English, Chinese, Malay, or German language skills are advantageous.

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 leadership across cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Strong English, Chinese, Malay, or German language advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Owns and executes the frontend process development roadmap with budget/resource allocation.
• Plan and manage new process/equipment introductions and transfers to Kulim.
• Align R&D and manufacturing needs for cross‑platform synergies and quality.
• Coordinate with suppliers and monitor process tech and equipment trends.
• Manage frontend process knowledge, DoE, FMEA, statistics, and eDEV competencies.
• Plan resources, investments and budgets for PRO KUL projects and chip development.

Skills

Frontend process development

Cross-functional leadership

DOE planning

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder management

Cost of Ownership

Project leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Owns and executes the Frontend specific process development roadmap including allocation of the relevant R&D budget and resources
• Planning, setup, coordination and risk management of new process - and equipment introduction as well as process transfers from Regensburg to Kulim site 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 Development Projects

Requirement

• 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