Head of Frontend Process Development & R&D Strategy

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

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.