IT Staff Engineer (MES)

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM is seeking a seasoned MES/IT professional to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES and MES extended solutions on the shop floor. You will define architecture, standards, and data governance, coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and IT teams, and ensure alignment with enterprise policies.

You will own system design, perform ITAT/UAT, develop training, mentor junior engineers, manage NPI projects, and ensure 24x7 production support readiness while

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Computer Science, IT Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years in software development or system analysis, with shopfloor modeling focus.
• Knowledge of Change/Incident/Demand Management processes and SDLC.
• 1–2 years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES and MES extended solutions on the shop floor.
• Define system architecture, integration patterns, and technical standards for MES-related solutions.
• Own and approve system design and functional specifications.
• Act as primary technical liaison with development centers and governance of solution realization.
• Lead shopfloor modeling, routing design, and MES master data strategy.
• Establish data standards and governance for data integrity and scalability.
• Provide expert technical support for MES issues.
• Lead IT Acceptance Testing (ITAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Develop training materials and deliver advanced training to users and support teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and act as MES domain tech reference.
• Define system monitoring, preventive maintenance, and high-availability strategies.
• Minimize production disruption and ensure rapid recovery from incidents.
• Manage NPI and MES/shopfloor improvement projects with on-time delivery within budget.
• Ensure 24x7 production support readiness for MES solutions.

Skills

MES domain knowledge

VB/C# .NET

SQL

Oracle database

Tibco

Web services

IIS setup

ERP integration

Change Management

Incident Management

Demand Management

SDLC

Leadership/mentoring

English

BM

Mandarin

Education

Master or Bachelor in Computer Science/IT Engineering or equivalent

Tools

VB/C# .NET

SQL

Oracle database

Tibco

Web services

IIS (Windows IIS setup)

Job description

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. "Sense the power of light" - our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES and MES extended solutions supporting manufacturing process and operation automation (Industry 4.0).
• Define system architecture, integration patterns, and technical standards for MES-related solutions across the shopfloor landscape.
• Ensure solutions align with manufacturing, quality, and IT enterprise standards.
• Own and approve system design and functional specifications, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with business requirements.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with development centers, governing solution realization, design adherence, and quality outcomes.
• Lead and govern shopfloor modeling, routing design, and MES master data strategy.
• Establish best practices, data standards, and governance models to ensure data integrity and scalability.
• Provide expert-level technical support for complex MES issues.
• Engage with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Business IT) and external partners to resolve high-impact production challenges.
• Lead and oversee IT Acceptance Testing (ITAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for MES/MES extended solutions.
• Oversee the development of training materials and deliver advanced training sessions to business users and support teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and act as a technical reference within the MES domain.
• Define and govern system monitoring, preventive maintenance, and high-availability strategies.
• Ensure minimal production disruption and rapid recovery from incidents.
• Manage NPI (New Product Introduction) and MES/shopfloor improvement projects, ensuring on-time delivery and quality within budget.
• Accountable for 24x7 production support readiness for MES/MES extended solutions, including escalation handling and root cause analysis.

What we look for

• Master Degree/Bachelor's Degree/Professional Degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in software development or system analysis, with a focus on shopfloor modeling and manufacturing systems.
• Know-how on Change Management Process, Incident Management Process, Demand Management process, System Development Life Cycle.
• 1-2 years management experience on junior engineers, provide guidance, support and mentorship.
• Strong knowledge of MES software & experience with ERP systems and their integration with MES.
• Experienced in VB/C# .NET programming, SQL, Oracle database and store procedure, Tibco, web service, Window IIS setup.
• Experienced in Incident/Service Management, Release Management and Project Management Agile methodology and SCRUM knowledge are added advantages.
• Goo written and spoken languages in BM, English and Mandarin (Optional).

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Information at a Glance Job ID: 24153 Posting Start Date: 8/27/26 Job Family: Information Technology Career Level: Professional (> 3 years) Company: OSRAM OS Penang Schedules: Full Time Work Model: On-Site Job Shift: Flex time Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: IT Production Flow and Planning Penang