Head of Frontend Process Development, Semiconductors

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kulim; On-site; MYR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd invites a seasoned Head of Department to lead frontend process development at Kulim. You will own the FEK process development roadmap, manage budgets and resources, and drive process transfers for new chip products with a focus on efficiency and quality.

You will align R&D with manufacturing needs, benchmark competitors, and mentor cross-functional teams across diverse cultures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physics or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 equipment 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

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Project management

DOE planning

Statistics

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

CoO awareness

Multilingual communication

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Job description

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd invites a seasoned Head of Department to lead frontend process development at Kulim. You will own the FEK process development roadmap, manage budgets and resources, and drive process transfers for new chip products with a focus on efficiency and quality.

You will align R&D with manufacturing needs, benchmark competitors, and mentor cross-functional teams across diverse cultures.