Head of R&D

Carsem; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Carsem Technology Center seeks a results-oriented leader to drive strategic initiatives for developing and commercializing innovative technologies and roadmaps. You will manage patent procedures, interface with customers on new products, and lead cross-functional teams to accelerate time-to-market while controlling costs.

Bachelor's in a relevant field; advanced qualifications are a plus. Senior experience in R&D, semiconductor packaging, and product development is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Advanced technical or business qualifications are a plus.
• Significant experience in R&D, semiconductor packaging, product development or technology development.
• Strong track record leading new product development from concept through qualification to mass production.
• Experience engaging with customers on technical and product development matters.
• Experience managing R&D budgets, resources, technology investments and commercialization activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives for developing and commercializing innovative technologies and roadmaps.
• Drive leadership to build internal capabilities and reduce materials cost through value-engineering.
• Provide direction on strategies for Carsem Technology Center Programs.
• Interface with customers on new products, materials, and process development focusing on speed and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and manage products and design teams for fast time-to-market at optimum cost.
• Oversee patent procedures for Carsem M-site and S-site and protect IP.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Product development

R&D management

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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• To lead the strategic initiatives for developing, commercializing the innovative technologies and corporate CTC roadmaps.
• Drive leadership to establish critical internal capabilities, drive value-engineering for materials cost reduction and problem-solving issues.
• To ensure that Carsem's technology is competitive among the semiconductors' best by incorporating: -
• To provide direction and make recommendations on all strategies for Carsem Technology Center Programs.
• To build the infrastructure to ensure all strategic developments goals are effectively carried out.
• Manage patent procedures for both Carsem M-site and S-site (ensure intellectual properties are protected).
• Interface with customers on new products/ materials and process development focusing on speed, cost-effectiveness & manufacturing from womb to tomb.
• Develop and manage multiple Company products and design teams effectively enabling a fast time to market at optimum cost.
• Packaging solutions and customer-facing "deep dive" presentations on technology.
• Working closely with design and production teams to assess and provide required information for design, assembly, and testing rating of products.
• Develop technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals.
• Advising management of new developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-department relations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations, products, and presenting those recommendations accordingly.
• To enhance and develop new products for key market segments and to grow into new markets.
• Management of the pilot line to ensure that it is operating is efficient while driving continuous improvement
• Any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced technical or business qualifications would be an advantage.
• Significant experience in Research & Development, semiconductor packaging, product development, technology development, or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong experience leading new product development from concept through qualification and mass production.
• Demonstrated experience in IC packaging, assembly, testing, semiconductor materials, or related technologies.
• Experience managing technology roadmaps, R&D programs, and cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience engaging directly with customers on technical and product development matters.
• Experience managing R&D budgets, resources, technology investments, and commercialization activities.
• Experience in intellectual property, patents, or technology commercialization would be an advantage.