Molding Process Staff Engineer

Ams Osram; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Mold Process Engineer to optimize molding, improve yield and support cross-functional teams in a semiconductor back-end environment.

You will analyze data, implement CAPA, and develop process control documentation while training operators and supporting audits. Fluency in Malay and English is preferred; independence is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 4–5 years of experience in semiconductor molding or related back-end processes.
• Strong knowledge of molding processes 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 abnormal or on-hold lots prior to shipment.
• Develop and maintain process control documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions) and keep them up to date.
• Collaborate with production, product, quality and equipment teams to support goals.
• Provide technical training and support audits for internal and customer quality systems.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring defects.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through process innovation and yield improvement.
• Initiate new and monitor process performance improvement projects.

Skills

Molding process optimization

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

CAPA

Process control

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Materials Engineering

Tools

Fico molding machines

Towa molding machines

Job description

The ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors business offers high-performance opto semiconductor components and in-depth support for state-of-the-art system solutions based on innovative semiconductor light sources. The Business Unit can look back on almost fifty years of production and development expertise.

• 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.

• 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.