Principal Engineer Production Management

Infineon Technologies; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Malaysia is seeking a Principal Engineer to manage and improve product portfolios. The role involves driving cost optimization, ensuring product yield targets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in the semiconductor field, strong problem-solving skills, and a degree in a relevant technical field. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative semiconductor solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing is strongly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve assigned product portfolio(s).
• Drive Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS) improvement.
• Act as interface between Product Line and Operations.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Project management expertise

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are on the lookout for a visionary Principal Engineer in the field of Production Management, in charge of sustaining and continuous improvement of assigned product portfolio(s) within the specific Product Line at Green Energy Control (GCO) in the division of Green Industrial Power (GIP).

Job Description

• Be responsible for sustaining and continuous improvement of assigned product portfolio(s) within specific Product Line at GIP GCO (Green Industrial Power - Green Energy Control).
• Drive Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS) improvement, analyze & identify cost down potential and optimize value chain.
• Ensure achievement of Product Yield target as well as drive Yield improvement with an ambitious roadmap.
• Act as key interface between Product Line and Operations to drive portfolio optimization measures for higher profitability.
• Solve challenging problems with a systematic approach and with cross-functional teams.
• Fast ramp of innovative chip technologies and packages, from development into volume manufacturing.
• Contribute to manufacturing strategy, by supporting product and technology transfers to optimum locations.
• Collaborate with Quality Management (QM) team for necessary quality improvement topics and issues.

Your Profile

• A degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably in different areas, such as R&D, Operations, Product Engineering or similar ones.
• Proven problem‑solving & analytical skills and/or project management expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as international exposure.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to drive improvement of product performance, quality, and profitability.
• A deep understanding of the semiconductor technologies and supply chain.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing is strongly desirable.
• Experience in working with external manufacturing partners, OSAT and/or External Wafer Manufacturer (EWM), will be a strong plus.

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