Principal Process Engineer – Surface Preparation & Bonding Technologies

Schott Glass (M) Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading glass manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to oversee surface preparation and bonding technologies. The role includes monitoring production readiness, optimizing cleaning and bonding processes, and providing technical support for troubleshooting issues. The ideal candidate will drive innovation and reliability engineering efforts, while also mentoring junior engineers and maintaining critical documentation in compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and guide mass production readiness of development.
• Refine cleaning, plasma treatment, silane application, and bonding.
• Manage documentation for process specifications and quality standards.
• Lead process capability studies and reliability validation.
• Support process readiness and manufacturability of new designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation.

Skills

Automatic cleaning systems optimization

Plasma treatment parameters adjustment

Silane coupling agents validation

UV curing bonding techniques

Technical troubleshooting

Mentorship and knowledge sharing

Job description

Principal Process Engineer – Surface Preparation & Bonding Technologies

Monitor and guide mass production readiness of develop

Refine cleaning (automatic), plasma treatment, silane application, and adhesive/optical bonding towards mass production based on R&D processes.

Monitor and control defined process specifications, control limits, and quality standards to ensure consistent performance. Manage documentation in terms of content and quality standards.

Trigger and lead process capability studies, yield and UPH improvement initiatives, and reliability validation.

Technical Expertise

Drive implementation and optimization of automatic cleaning systems for glass and substrate preparation. Optimize plasma treatment parameters to enhance surface energy and bonding strength.

Validate silane coupling agents and adhesives application process for structural and optical bonding.

Implement precision bonding techniques such as UV curing, and alignment.

Work closely with NPI teams to support process readiness and manufacturability of new designs.

Collaborate with mass production teams to ensure process stability, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Provide technical support for troubleshooting and root cause analysis of bonding-related issues.

Innovation & Reliability Engineering

Evaluate new materials, equipment, and methods to improve process robustness and scalability.

Lead reliability testing and failure analysis to ensure long-term product performance.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

Documentation

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance, and deviation management.

Prepare detailed reports on process performance, deviations, and improvement initiatives.

Ensure all documentation complies with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Facilitate knowledge sharing by creating and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.