Lead/Senior Process Engineer (DA, Wire/Ribbon Bond, AOI, AVI, EOL)

Lumileds; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumileds in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Lead/Senior Process Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes across Wire/Ribbon Bond, AOI, AVI, and EOL areas. You will drive CAPA, process validation, and cross-functional problem-solving to ensure robust mass production.

The role requires 3–7 years in manufacturing, strong SPC/DOE knowledge, and hands-on experience in semiconductor/LED/electronics processes.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and effective technical communication.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor, LED, SMT, or electronics manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of SPC, Cp/Cpk, DOE, PFMEA, Control Plan, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience with process validation, process optimization, yield improvement, and defect reduction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, Excel or equivalent statistical software.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in process troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and manufacturing transfer projects.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and leads process activities in manufacturing and sustaining engineering.
• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for quality and stability.
• Establish and validate process parameters, specifications, and control plans.
• Lead structured problem solving using 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE, and 8D methodologies.
• Own CAPA process to track and validate long-term improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Monitor KPIs like Yield, FPY, Cycle Time, Cp/Cpk, Scrap Rate, and OEE.
• Lead CIP initiatives to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Support NPI, transfer, IQ/OQ/PQ, and production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with Equipment, Production, Quality, Product Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Electrical, Electronic, Materials or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Lead/Senior Process Engineer (DA, Wire/Ribbon Bond, AOI, AVI, EOL)

Who We Are:
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.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more, visit lumileds.com.

Position Summary:

Initiates and leadsprocess activitiesinmanufacturingengineeringand/orsustainingengineering

What You Will Do:

Support all engineering activities assigned and tasked by the Engineering Manager(s).

Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to ensure process capability, product quality, and production stability.

Establish and validate process parameters, specifications, and control plans to ensure robust and repeatable mass production.

Lead structured problem-solving using 5-Why analysis, Fishbone, DOE, and 8D methodologies to eliminate recurring process-related issues.

Own the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process to track, execute, and validate long-term process improvements.

Develop, implement, and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, process flow, PFMEA, and control plans.

Monitor, analyze, and drive continuous improvement on key process performance indicators including Yield, First Pass Yield (FPY), Cycle Time, Process Capability (Cp/Cpk), Scrap Rate, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Lead process qualification, validation, and continuous improvement (CIP) initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, throughput, and yield while meeting business targets.

Support new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfer, process qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production ramp-up activities.

Collaborate closely with Equipment, Production, Quality, Product Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing issues and ensure successful product launches.

Complies with environment, security, health and safety requirements.

What You Will Bring (REQUIRED Qualifications):

3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong analytical problem-solving, project management, and effective technical communication skills.

Hands-on experience in semiconductor, LED, SMT, or electronics manufacturing processes such as SMT, Die Attach, Wire/Ribbon Bond, Glue Dispense, Laser Ablation, AOI, AVI, Electrical Test (EOL), or related backend assembly processes.

Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC), process capability (Cp/Cpk), DOE, PFMEA, Control Plan, and root cause analysis methodologies.

Experience with process validation, process optimization, yield improvement, and defect reduction.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, Excel, or equivalent statistical software is preferred.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams in process troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and manufacturing transfer projects.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies is an advantage.

Field of Study

• Electrical, Electronic, Materialor Mechanical Engineeringand any related Engineering field

Years of Experience(Minimum)

• 3 - 7 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing andOperations experience

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer