Process and Equipment Engineer (Inertial Sensors)

Robert Bosch Semiconductor Manufacturing Penang Sdn. Bhd.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company insurance

Leave entitlement

Transport allowance

Flexible work hours

Meal subsidy

Performance bonus

Job summary

Robert Bosch Semiconductor Manufacturing Penang Sdn. Bhd.

is seeking a Process and Equipment Engineer (Inertial Sensors) to own backend test equipment and ensure high availability, reliability, and performance in line with production demand. You will plan and execute preventive maintenance, drive corrective actions, develop and optimize test processes, and monitor yields, trends, and failures to implement sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with relevance to electronics or mechanical disciplines.
• 1 to 5 years of working experience in semiconductor manufacturing or test.
• Experience with back-end test equipment and yield/performance improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned backend test equipment (e.g. ATE systems, handlers, probers, unloaders) and ensure high equipment availability, reliability, and performance in line with production demand.
• Plan, execute, and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs and drive effective corrective actions to minimize downtime and recurring failures.
• Develop, qualify, and optimize test processes, recipes, and parameters to achieve target yield, throughput, and quality.
• Perform yield monitoring, trend analysis, and failure analysis to identify root causes of test failures, escapes, or retest issues, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support test program releases, changes, and re-runs, ensuring alignment with SEMI standards, quality requirements, and engineering change controls.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (OEE improvement, cycle time reduction, cost per unit reduction, retest reduction) using structured problem-solving methods.
• Support capacity planning, line balancing, and production ramp-up activities, including new product introduction (NPI) and volume expansion.
• Create, maintain, and control engineering documents such as SOPs, WI, PM checklists, FMEA, and control plans in compliance with internal and customer requirements.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Test Development, Planning, Facilities, and Vendors to resolve issues and drive operational excellence.
• Analyze equipment and process data (downtime, yield, SPC, alarms) and prepare technical reports and dashboards for management and stakeholders.
• Support tool installation, qualification, buy-off, and transfer of new test platforms or technologies into production.
• Train technicians, operators, and junior engineers on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and process controls to ensure consistent execution.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ATE systems

Probers

Handlers

Unloaders

Job description

Process and Equipment Engineer (Inertial Sensors)

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd. In Malaysia, Bosch is active in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing sites and research and development offices in Penang, producing automotive electronics, power tools and steering systems, and soon a fourth plant with a final testing centre for sensors and semiconductors. In 2020, Bosch Malaysia generated consolidated sales of RM 518.4 million (108.1 million euros) and currently employs more than 4,000 associates.

PgP5 Plant is Bosch Group’s newest expansion in Malaysia a semiconductor test site in Batu Kawan Penang. The construction began in May 2021, and first series of production commenced in 2023. With the long-term forecasts for growth of semiconductor component quantities, coupled with the front-end production in Bosch’s Dresden facility in Germany, capacity expansion is required for the back-end production, which is the final testing phase of semiconductors and sensors. PgP5 will primarily focus on the final testing of components manufactured at Bosch Automotive Electronics’ fab in Dresden, Germany. The plant will also house R&D and training facilities.

Bosch in Malaysia is a part of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life”.

Job Description

Own assigned backend test equipment (e.g. ATE systems, handlers, probers, unloaders) and ensure high equipment availability, reliability, and performance in line with production demand.

Plan, execute, and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs and drive effective corrective actions to minimize downtime and recurring failures.

Develop, qualify, and optimize test processes, recipes, and parameters to achieve target yield, throughput, and quality.

Perform yield monitoring, trend analysis, and failure analysis to identify root causes of test failures, escapes, or retest issues, and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Support test program releases, changes, and re-runs, ensuring alignment with SEMI standards, quality requirements, and engineering change controls.

Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (OEE improvement, cycle time reduction, cost per unit reduction, retest reduction) using structured problem-solving methods.

Support capacity planning, line balancing, and production ramp-up activities, including new product introduction (NPI) and volume expansion.

Create, maintain, and control engineering documents such as SOPs, WI, PM checklists, FMEA, and control plans in compliance with internal and customer requirements.

Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Test Development, Planning, Facilities, and Vendors to resolve issues and drive operational excellence.

Analyze equipment and process data (downtime, yield, SPC, alarms) and prepare technical reports and dashboards for management and stakeholders.

Support tool installation, qualification, buy-off, and transfer of new test platforms or technologies into production.

Train technicians, operators, and junior engineers on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and process controls to ensure consistent execution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.

1 to 5years of working experience in semiconductor manufacturing

Additional Information

• Benefits: Company Insurances, Leave Entitlement, Transport Allowance, Flexi Work hours, Meal Subsidy, competitive employer EPF contribution, Performance Bonus, Contractual Bonus etc.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Work in a fast-growing semiconductor environment.

Take ownership of impactful tasks and profit from Career development opportunities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on a global scale.

Be part of a strong, intercultural team with high team spirit

What We Offer:

A challenging and rewarding role in a leading global technology company.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A collaborative, innovative, international and intercultural work environment.

If you are a passionate professional looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.