IT Senior Engineer (Defect Management System)

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Penang; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The ams OSRAM Group seeks a seasoned IT professional to lead defect management globally. You will understand business needs, deploy software releases, troubleshoot gaps, and ensure documentation.

Collaboration with IT teams and external vendors is essential, with strong Jira/Confluence usage and an eye for process improvements. Minimum 3 years in the semiconductor industry, a CS/IT degree or higher, and fluency in English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in CS, IT engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in semiconductor industry.
• Defect management and ML knowledge required.
• English proficiency mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own Defect Manager and coordinate software releases.
• Understand business needs, develop system modifications, test and document.
• Handle emergency requests with high dedication and propose enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT team and external vendors; document accordingly.
• Use Jira and Confluence to manage tasks.

Skills

Defect Management

Automatic Defect Classification

Linux

SQL/Oracle

Python

Windows

Requirements Engineering

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor/Master or above in Computer Science, IT Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Requisition ID24154-Posted08/24/2026

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends. Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com

Your new responsibilities

• Global IT - Responsible for Defect Manager: understand business needs, deploy software releases regularly, do trouble shooting, identify gaps and communicate with users.
• Understand business requirements, develop and configure necessary system modifications, perform testing and document results.
• Handle emergency requests or calls with highest dedication. Proactively identify and propose system enhancements. Provide consulting services on both new features and existing solutions.
• Close collaboration with IT team and external software vendor, bring in own ideas and document accordingly.
• Familiar with Jira and Confluence.

What we look for

• Bachelor/Master or above in Computer Science, IT Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in semiconductor industry.
• Professional Knowledge in Defect Management System, Automatic Defect Classification, Linux, SQL/Oracle, Python, Windows, Requirements Engineering, Machine Learning.
• Need to be highly motivated to take initiative, assume ownership of applications and projects.
• Experience with working with colleagues abroad is good to have.
• Good written and spoken English language is mandatory.