Principal Engineer

Infineon Technologies; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies Malaysia is seeking a Principal Engineer in our Research & Development team to merge creativity with technical expertise and drive integration across chip technologies.

The role focuses on risk interaction assessment, BOM and process integration, FE/BE interfaces, and supporting pre-development for new chip technologies, with leadership in 8D problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions, digital transformation initiatives, and data-driven learning methodologies is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills with practical experience in structured methodologies and tools such as 8D, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Fishbone Analysis, and other root cause analysis techniques.
• Good knowledge and understanding of SMT manufacturing processes.
• Relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing, high-tech industries, operations excellence, competency management, learning & development, or workforce capability development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead Risk Interaction Assessment and Mitigation work packages, ensuring the effective identification, evaluation, and management of integration-related risks.
• Drive the integration of unit processes, including Bill of Materials (BOM) and process integration within the package platform, encompassing risk assessments, process interaction studies, and process flow development.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for Front-End (FE) teams on FE/BE interaction and integration topics, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Support pre-development activities for new chip technologies by providing technical expertise to enable future technology readiness.
• Lead and/or participate in 8D problem-solving activities to investigate, analyze, and resolve interaction-related issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on process interaction and integration-related topics as required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

SMT manufacturing

AI familiarity

Digital transformation

Data-driven learning

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

8D Problem-Solving

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Fishbone Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life.

Join the thinkers, builders, and problem- solvers behind tomorrow’s technology.

As a Principal Engineer in our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life.

Are you in?

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Own and lead Risk Interaction Assessment and Mitigation work packages, ensuring the effective identification, evaluation, and management of integration-related risks.
• Drive the integration of unit processes, including Bill of Materials (BOM) and process integration within the package platform, encompassing risk assessments, process interaction studies, and process flow development.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for Front-End (FE) teams on FE/BE interaction and integration topics, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Support pre-development activities for new chip technologies by providing technical expertise to enable future technology readiness.
• Lead and/or participate in 8D problem-solving activities to investigate, analyze, and resolve interaction-related issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on process interaction and integration-related topics as required.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions, digital transformation initiatives, and data-driven learning methodologies is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills with practical experience in structured methodologies and tools such as 8D, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Fishbone Analysis, and other root cause analysis techniques.
• Good knowledge and understanding of SMT manufacturing processes.
• Relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing, high-tech industries, operations excellence, competency management, learning & development, or workforce capability development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.

As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.

Are you in?

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