Molding Process Staff Engineer

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM in Penang is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize molding processes and improve yield in a high-mix, low-volume environment. You will investigate issues, develop control plans, and document results to support production goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering, 4–5 years in semiconductor molding or similar, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead CAPA initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years experience in semiconductor molding or related back-end manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of molding processes, materials, optimization and troubleshooting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Establish, optimize, and maintain molding processes to improve yield, quality, and productivity.
• Investigate and resolve molding related issues through data analysis and root cause investigation.
• Perform risk assessments and disposition decisions for abnormal or on-hold lots prior to shipment.
• Develop and maintain process control documentation, including FMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions and all relevant documentation.
• Work closely with production, product, quality, and equipment teams to support operational goals and ensure smooth production flow.
• Provide technical training and guidance to operators and technicians; support internal and customer quality system audits.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring process defects.
• Yield improvement through process innovation, defect reduction, and yield optimization.
• Initiate new and monitor process performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process optimization

Technical troubleshooting

CAPA & root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process control tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering

Tools

Fico/Towa molding machines

Minitab

Job description

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Establish, optimize, and maintain molding processes to improve yield, quality, and productivity.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve and troubleshoot molding related issues through data analysis and root cause investigation.
• Maverick Lot assessment : Perform risk assessments and make disposition decisions for abnormal or on-hold lots prior to shipment.
• Process Control & Documentation: Develop and maintain process control documentation, including FMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions and all relevant documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, product, quality, and equipment teams to support operational goals and ensure smooth production flow.
• Training & Audit Support: Provide technical training and guidance to operators and technicians. Suppport internal and customer quality system audits.
• Process Analysis and Yield Improvement: Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring process defects.
• Yield Improvement: Drive manufacturing excellence through process innovation, defect reduction, and yield improvement.
• Project / Process Improvement : Initiate new and monitor process performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

What we look for

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in semiconductor molding or related back-end manufacturing processes.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of molding processes, molding materials, process optimization, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Equipment Expertise: Experience with Fico/Towa molding machines is an added advantage.
• Self-motivated with strong ownership, accountability, and ability to lead improvement projects independently.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, able to lead root cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
• Familiar with process control tools and techniques (e.g., 8D, DOE, Minitab, etc).
• Experience with systems such as SPC, SPACE, FMEA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Fluent in Malay and English language.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.