Head of Department, Frontend Process Development

Ams Osram; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors seeks a senior leader to drive FEK process development and product scaling in Malaysia. You will steer roadmap execution, allocate R&D resources, and coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D and manufacturing to improve efficiency and yield.

You bring 10+ years in semiconductor technology and leadership, with strong DoE, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis skills. International collaboration and fluent English are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 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 or overseas collaborations.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor technology and optoelectronic device physics.
• Experience in frontend process development and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Good proficiency with DoE, FMEA, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Understanding of Cost of Ownership (CoO) and process optimization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, Chinese, Malay, and/or German would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Owns and executes FEK specific process development roadmap, allocating R&D budget and resources.
• Plan, set up, coordinate and risk-manage new process and equipment introductions and transfers.
• Align R&D and manufacturing needs for cross-platform synergies and quality improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and benchmark industry solutions and trends.
• Manage knowledge and skills in Frontend Processes and Sequences (DOE, statistics, etc.).
• Plan resources, investments and budgets for PRO KUL projects and chip development.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

DoE planning

Statistics

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Communication skills

Budget planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physics or related field

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.