Plating Process Engineer - Semiconductor Optimization

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Malaysia in Bayan Lepas is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize and control plating processes to achieve high product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

You will create and maintain process specs, PFMEA and control plans, and work with cross-functional teams to implement improvements while evaluating new plating technologies. Strong problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of electroplating, surface finishing, wet chemistry, and materials science.
• Experience with DOE, SPC, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in semiconductor assembly plating, lead frame plating, AAS machine chemical analysis or metal-finishing processes is preferred.

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 and qualify new plating equipment, chemicals, and process technologies.
• 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

Electroplating knowledge

Surface finishing

Wet chemistry

Materials science

DOE

SPC

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Root-cause analysis

Analytical & troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Job description

Renesas Electronics Malaysia in Bayan Lepas is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize and control plating processes to achieve high product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

You will create and maintain process specs, PFMEA and control plans, and work with cross-functional teams to implement improvements while evaluating new plating technologies. Strong problem-solving skills are essential for this role.