Lead/Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Grinding and CMP polishing)

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in LED technology based in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Lead/Senior Manufacturing Engineer to manage complex materials manufacturing processes and ensure stability in grinding and CMP polishing. The role involves leading process improvements and utilizing statistical analysis tools. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and 3 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering. The position offers opportunities for continuous development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 7 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Hands-on knowledge in ceramic substrate material removal is an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stable grinding and CMP polishing processes.
• Perform process optimization and development.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects to enhance production.

Skills

Grinding and polishing knowledge

Statistical analysis tools

Analytical mind

Problem solving orientation

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Engineering in Mechanical / Electronics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Lead/Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Grinding and CMP polishing)

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. Our approximately 3,300 employees operate in over 15 countries to partner with our customers to deliver solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

To manage, sustain and improve a highly complex materials manufacturing process in an industrial environment by applying problem solving skills, statistically analysis methods, 6sigma tools and other quality tools. Ensures process yields, product performance, quality, cost, supply chain and safety are aligned to or exceed department goals.

What You Will Do

1. Responsible for ensuring stable grinding and CMP polishing processes.
2. Full process ownership on quality, yield, defect containment, process capability and stability, cost, CpK and other related KPIs.
3. Perform process window study using standard tools like DOE approach and material / equipment assessment to optimize process in term of cost, and quality.
4. Responsible for process development / optimization to improve process quality and reliability.
5. Establish optimum process and provide support to train operations team.
6. Develop equipment / material specification for assigned processes, including reject and acceptance criteria.
7. Lead process transfer, material cost down, process & tool qualification and ramp related projects.
8. Lead and drive Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) to enable cost reduction, capacity expansion, yield and performance enhancement to enable the production of Best-In-Class LED chips at competitive cost.
9. Create and maintain documentation, certification & compliance of procedure in assigned functional areas according to safety & quality standard to meet legal & customer requirements.
10. Perform risk assessment and derive necessary control to keep process stable. Owner of PFMEA, control plan and working instruction.

What You Will Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Skills in grinding and polishing knowledges and experiences.
• In-depth knowledge of process machine architectures, machine performance measures and designs.
• Hands‑on knowledge in ceramic substrate material removal will be an advantage.
• Problem solving oriented, strong analytical mind and interpersonal skills.
• Skills in statistical analysis tools, 8D problem solving, SPC, FMEA and DMAIC.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, Minitab and JMP.
• Initiative and able to work under minimum supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Prefer if possess minimum knowledge in optical characteristics of LED and color control.

Field of Study

• Engineering Mechanical / Electronics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics.

Years of Experience (Minimum)

• 3 - 7 years

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Manufacturing Engineer?

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer