Lead Sputter Process Engineer & Tech Leader

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a PhD-level materials scientist to join our sputter process team in Penang, Malaysia. The role focuses on planning start-up/conversion activities, parameter auditing, and leading sputter process improvements to achieve yield and quality goals.

You will supervise and coach process technicians, monitor online SPC, and qualify new products and machines. Collaboration with yield and engineering teams is essential in this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering.
• Experience researching magnetic thin films.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot sputter process issues and improve yield/quality.
• Lead, supervise and coach process technicians and engineers.
• Monitor online SPC and ensure conformance to procedures.
• Lead sputter process improvement projects and new product qualifications.
• Collaborate with yield teams to achieve sputter yield goals.

Skills

English communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

WD is seeking a PhD-level materials scientist to join our sputter process team in Penang, Malaysia. The role focuses on planning start-up/conversion activities, parameter auditing, and leading sputter process improvements to achieve yield and quality goals.

You will supervise and coach process technicians, monitor online SPC, and qualify new products and machines. Collaboration with yield and engineering teams is essential in this hands-on role.