Integral Project Lead (Sr Manager level)

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in LED technology is looking for a highly-qualified Integral Project Leader in Penang, Malaysia. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches of automotive LED technologies. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in product development and a strong background in optoelectronics and packaging development. Competitive compensation and opportunities for international travel are available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in product or technology development.
• Ability to work with international teams across different time zones.
• Experience in high-volume assembly line processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead worldwide product development activities for automotive LED products.
• Align product requirements with stakeholders for successful launches.
• Integrate cross-functional project teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Cross-functional team leadership

Project management

Packaging development for optoelectronics

Data analysis from manufacturing builds

Education

Materials Science or related engineering fields

Tools

DFMEA

JMP

Job description

Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. With approximately 3,300 employees in over 15 countries, we partner with customers to deliver lighting, safety, and well‑being solutions.

Who You Are

Responsible for scoping the product development effort, leading large cross‑functional teams toward successful launch of automotive LED products and/or technologies into high‑volume manufacturing. You also resolve integration issues by leading task forces toward release and support customer‑facing teams toward business wins. The role includes presenting to Executive Management and working with teams in different geographies and time zones. A technically grounded individual with broad‑based skills and a focus on execution.

Position Summary

Lumileds is seeking a highly‑qualified Integral Project Leader (Senior Manager) to take responsibility for product development of automotive LED products.

What You Will Do

• Lead worldwide product development activities to support prototyping, design freeze, verification builds, process freeze, scale‑up, and release products to volume production
• Integrate cross‑functional project teams in a matrix resource environment
• Align requirements for products and technologies with stakeholders, consistent with automotive customer expectations and manufacturing capability
• Assess technical risks, align risk‑reduction plans, and drive teams ensuring on‑time product launches. Complete phase gates as part of product development
• Leverage supplier teams, co‑develop packaging process and materials, and meet product requirements and timelines
• Qualify and troubleshoot new materials and processes, including root‑cause investigation

What You Will Bring (REQUIRED Qualifications)

Highly result‑oriented mindset and fast‑paced abilities in achieving innovative engineering solutions and meeting product development goals.

• Ability and flexibility to work with teams across different geographies and time zones
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams on technical/non‑technical issues to reach intended objectives
• Direct experience in several of the following areas is preferred:
• Packaging development for optoelectronics/semiconductors, including selection and qualification of materials and processes
• Characterization of LED devices and materials, including optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties, along with underlying chemical composition and structure
• High‑volume assembly line processes such as die attach, glue attach, molding, laser processes, singulation, AVI, metrology, automated test and handling
• Analysis of data from DOEs, prototype & verification and manufacturing builds
• Semiconductor wafer fabrication process development and process integration
• Knowledgeable with engineering tools like DFMEA, PFMEA, and application of JMP for analysis
• Detail oriented and hands‑on approach to engineering development and problem solving
• Ability to rapidly extend individual engineering capabilities per specific project needs
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 5‑20% of the time)

Field of Study

Materials Science, Photonics or related engineering fields.

Years of Experience (Minimum)

Minimum 7 years of industry experience in a product or technology development environment.

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.