Process Engineer - LED/SMT, NPI & Yield Optimization

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Process Engineer (DA, Wire/Ribbon Bond, AOI, AVI, EOL) to initiate and lead manufacturing engineering activities, develop and sustain processes, and implement robust control plans.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, support NPI and process qualification, and apply tools like 5-Why, DOE, and PFMEA to improve yield and quality.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving, project management, and effective technical communication skills.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor, LED, SMT, or electronics manufacturing processes such as SMT, Die Attach, Wire/Ribbon Bond, Glue Dispense, Laser Ablation, AOI, AVI, Electrical Test (EOL), or related backend assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC), process capability (Cp/Cpk), DOE, PFMEA, Control Plan, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience with process validation, process optimization, yield improvement, and defect reduction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to ensure process capability, product quality, and production stability.
• Establish and validate process parameters, specifications, and control plans to ensure robust and repeatable mass production.
• Lead structured problem-solving using 5-Why analysis, Fishbone, DOE, and 8D methodologies to eliminate recurring process-related issues.
• Own the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process to track, execute, and validate long-term process improvements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, process flow, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Monitor, analyze, and drive continuous improvement on key process performance indicators including Yield, FPY, Cycle Time, Cp/Cpk, Scrap Rate, and OEE.
• Lead process qualification, validation, and CIP initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, throughput, and yield while meeting business targets.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfer, process qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production ramp-up activities.

Skills

Strong analytical problem-solving

Project management

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical/Electronic/Materials/Mechanical

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Process Engineer (DA, Wire/Ribbon Bond, AOI, AVI, EOL) to initiate and lead manufacturing engineering activities, develop and sustain processes, and implement robust control plans.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, support NPI and process qualification, and apply tools like 5-Why, DOE, and PFMEA to improve yield and quality.