Manufacturing AE

GlobalFoundries inc.; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries inc. in Penang is seeking a Diploma-qualified engineer to optimize WIP and allocate the workforce for peak productivity. You will work on identifying human error sources in the fab and coordinate with the Engineering team to implement corrective actions.

The role requires flexibility for rotating shifts and a strong focus on safety, housekeeping, and data integrity in a high-tech manufacturing setting. Join GF’s diverse, equal-opportunity team in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Requires a diploma in relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Comfort with rotating shifts and willingness to learn in a fast-paced fab environment.

Responsibilities

• Optimize WIP management to maximize throughput and linearity.
• Allocate and deploy workforce for optimum productivity.
• Engage specialists to gather feedback and identify improvement areas.
• Identify and address human error sources in the fab with corrective actions.
• Resolve line-related and preventive maintenance issues with engineering.
• Ensure safety, discipline, and housekeeping in the work area.
• Comply with EHSS policies and maintain data integrity.
• Document processes accurately and maintain traceability.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Ownership

Accountability

Flexibility

Education

Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Microelectronics, Chemical Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or any other relevant engineering discipline

Job description

## Manufacturing AEApply: Penang: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (2 days left to apply): JR-2605247**About GF**GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.**Your Job**:* Optimize WIP (Work in progress) management to maximize throughput and linearity. Allocate and deploy workforce effectively for optimum productivity. Engage specialists regularly to give feedback on performance as well as understand difficulties faced & identify potential areas for improvement. Identify potential human error issues in the fab and work on corrective/preventive actions. Resolve and handle line-related, preventive maintenance issues and understand all equipment capacity/constraint issues to identify, implement temporary solutions and work with Engineering team to resolve them. Ensure safety, discipline, and housekeeping compliance in work area by all personnel. Comply with environmental, health, safety and security (EHSS) system, policies, procedures and guidelines that are applicable to your scope of work and workplace. Ensure proper documentation and data integrity.**Other Responsibilities:*** Perform 12-hours rotating shift • Team Player • Good ownership and accountability • Good verbal and written communication skills • Flexible and able to support overtime**Required Qualifications:**Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Microelectronics, Chemical Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or any other relevant engineering discipline.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Good communication and teamwork abilities. Willingness to work on rotating shifts. Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing setting.GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.No Recruitment Fee Policy: GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately. All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels. To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at [e-mail] or visit our official website.**The Ethics & Compliance mailbox is not a recruitment channel. CVs/resumes submitted to this mailbox will not be reviewed, processed, or considered for employment opportunities. Please apply through the official GlobalFoundries careers site only.**