Packaging Process Engineer - Automation & AI

Sandisk; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks a data/automation specialist in Penang to drive NPI processes, optimize manufacturing workflows, and integrate factory data systems. The role involves deploying ML-driven insights and collaborating with IT and engineering teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong data science skills, ML experience, and a background in manufacturing automation. This position supports ongoing digital transformation efforts within Sandisk's Penang facilities.

Qualifications

• Masters/degree in Mechatronic Engineering, CE, CS, SE, EE, data science, AI/ML or related field.
• Strong data analysis and process simulation experience.
• Experience with manufacturing automation or MES integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop new process for NPI and transfer to HVM without major quality issues.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead Six Sigma and Lean initiatives to drive process improvements.
• Design experiments to troubleshoot issues and validate improvements.
• Develop and maintain factory automation applications with modern frontend tools.
• Develop and optimize Oracle SQL and MS SQL Server queries for data access.
• Integrate factory systems and equipment via APIs or SECS/GEM protocols.
• Support fine-tuning of pre-trained models on domain datasets.
• Collaborate with process, equipment, factory automation and IT teams.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Process simulation

Machine learning

Python

SQL

Analytical skills

Manufacturing automation

MES integration

Industry 4.0

Teamwork

Education

Masters/degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML or related

Tools

Oracle SQL

MS SQL Server

SECS/GEM

Job description

Sandisk seeks a data/automation specialist in Penang to drive NPI processes, optimize manufacturing workflows, and integrate factory data systems. The role involves deploying ML-driven insights and collaborating with IT and engineering teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong data science skills, ML experience, and a background in manufacturing automation. This position supports ongoing digital transformation efforts within Sandisk's Penang facilities.