PROCESS ENGINEER (CHEMICAL PROCESS)

QDOS Interconnect; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a qualified individual to oversee process readiness and improvements within semiconductor manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering, along with extensive knowledge of semiconductor processes and cleanroom operations. Responsibilities include driving quality improvements and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor/PCB substrate processes, including etching and plating.
• Experience in cleanroom operations and adherence to contamination control standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall process readiness and improvement to meet Quality, Yield, Cycle and Cost target.
• Drive Statistical Process Control and improvement to meet/exceed process Cpk target.
• Provide One Point Lesson and certification test to ensure personnel are trained.

Skills

Strong knowledge of semiconductor/PCB substrate processes

Proficiency in chemical handling and safety protocols

Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC)

Experience in cleanroom operations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Responsible for overall process readiness and improvement to meet Quality, Yield, Cycle and Cost target. Build strong collaboration with internal partners to drive SOP compliance and mitigate manufacturing risks/surprises. Expand new Process Envelop and Capability to support new design wins and/or manufacturing cost/quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overall process readiness and improvement to meet Quality, Yield, Cycle and Cost target.
• Ensure process readiness through effective FMEA, Control Plan, OCAP, Work Instruction, Process Spec & Check List including EHS requirements.
• Monitor and drive improvement on key process health indicators (Yield/Defect, Quality etc)
• Drive Statistical Process Control and improvement to meet/exceed process Cpk target.
• Establish priority list on gaps/opportunities with effective closure plan.
• Drive effective work method and solution through automation and poka yoke solution.
• Build strong collaboration with internal partners to drive SOP compliance and mitigate manufacturing risks/surprises.
• Provide OPL (One Point Lesson) and certification test to ensure all floor personnel are adequately trained and qualified.
• Perform effective problem solving for root cause identification and fixes.
• Participate in the disposition of discrepant materials.
• Participate in external issue resolution and customer 8D task force.
• Expand new Process Envelop and Capability to support new design wins and/or manufacturing cost/quality.
• Participate in new process envelop for new market penetration through innovation and/or new equipment capability.
• Perform new equipment capability study, process sign off and machine buy off.
• Responsible to develop, characterize and optimize process parameters to meet new process envelop target and production requirements".
• Responsible for new material evaluation and certification

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor/PCB substrate processes (etching, plating, lamination etc).
• Experience in cleanroom operations and adherence to contamination control standards.
• Proficiency in chemical handling and safety protocols, including hazardous materials management.
• Ability to design, monitor, and optimize chemical processes for yield improvement and cost reduction.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, and other quality improvement tools.
• Hands-on experience with process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of environmental regulations and waste treatment processes in chemical manufacturing.