Mold Process Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation in Penang seeks a molding engineer to develop, optimize and control molding processes for high-quality products. You will collaborate with production, quality and maintenance to implement corrective actions and drive efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with transfer, compression or injection molding, strong problem-solving skills, and knowledge of DOE/Control Plans. Semiconductors packaging experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with transfer molding, compression molding, or injection molding processes.
• Knowledge of DOE, SPC, FMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, FMEA, Control Plans, KPIV/KPOV, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support continuous improvement, cost reduction, automation, and productivity initiatives.
• Evaluate new mold compounds, mold tooling, and process technologies for reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with equipment, quality, maintenance, and production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions for quality issues and customer complaints.
• Support new package and product qualifications, process transfers, and customer requirements.

Skills

Molding processes

Analytical troubleshooting

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Chemical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOE

FMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for developing, optimizing and controlling molding processes to achieve high product quality, yield and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, FMEA, Control Plans, KPIV/KPOV, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support continuous improvement, cost reduction, automation, and productivity initiatives.
• Evaluate new mold compounds, mold tooling, and process technologies for reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with equipment, quality, maintenance, and production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions for quality issues and customer complaints.
• Support new package and product qualifications, process transfers, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with transfer molding, compression molding, or injection molding processes.
• Knowledge of DOE, SPC, FMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in semiconductor packaging or transfer molding manufacturing is preferred.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.