Plating/Wet Process Engineer

STMicroelectronics Sdn Bhd; Muar; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Education support

Dental

Parking

Year-end bonus

Performance subsidies

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Sdn Bhd in Malaysia (Johor) is seeking a Process Engineer to sustain, improve, and optimize plating and resist stripping processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will provide daily engineering support, monitor process parameters, troubleshoot excursions, and drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving tools.

Collaboration with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and suppliers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Sustain, improve, and optimize plating and resist stripping processes for stable manufacturing and high yield.

Skills

Electroplating

Process optimization

SPC

DOE

FMEA

Control Plans

8D/5Whys

Root cause analysis

Yield improvement

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering / Materials Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Semiconductor Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SPC software

DOE tools

Job description

Responsible for sustaining, improving, and optimizing plating and resist stripping processes to ensure stable manufacturing performance, high product yield, and continuous process improvement.

Provide daily engineering support for plating and resist stripping processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Monitor and optimize key process parameters to ensure product quality, process stability, and yield performance.

Troubleshoot process excursions, defects, and equipment-related issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, DOE, and SPC.

Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, process capability, cycle time, and manufacturing efficiency projects.

Establish and maintain process specifications, SOPs, Control Plans, PFMEA, and reaction plans.

Support process qualification, process changes, new product introduction, and equipment/process improvement activities.

Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Facilities, and external suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve process performance.

Ensure compliance with company quality systems, safety requirements, and manufacturing standards.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 2-5 years of relevant manufacturing or semiconductor process engineering experience.

Hands-on experience in electroplating processes is strongly preferred.

Experience in resist stripping, wet chemical processes, surface treatment, or semiconductor plating processes is an advantage.

Knowledge of process control, SPC, DOE, FMEA, Control Plan, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in electroplating process optimization and troubleshooting.

Knowledge of plating thickness and uniformity control.

Experience in chemical bath monitoring and process control.

Familiarity with resist stripping and wet chemical processes.

Demonstrated ability to drive yield improvement and defect reduction.

Able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

At ST, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, business, and society. We are a global semiconductor company, and our advanced technology & chips forms the hidden part of the world we live in today.

Working at ST means innovating for a future that we want to make smarter, greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you. Join us and start the future!

At ST, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, business, and society. We are a global semiconductor company, and our advanced technology & chips forms the hidden part of the world we live in today.

Working at ST means innovating for a future that we want to make smarter, greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you. Join us and start the future!

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking car loan interest subsidies, year-end bonus, perfo