Process Engineering & Development

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia represents a US-headquartered materials science leader seeking a Process Engineer to scale up cutting-edge R&D innovations into high-volume production at the Penang site. You will oversee New Product Introduction and manage technology transfers from the US HQ, ensuring robust process stability and product quality.

You will lead technology transfers from US R&D to Penang, optimize powder metallurgy lines such as Gas Atomization, VIM, HIP, rolling and sintering, and develop PIs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in materials field (Materials Science/Engineering or Metallurgy).
• Master's or PhD preferred; strong track record in alloy or powder metallurgy.
• 2–5 years manufacturing experience in advanced materials or related fields.
• Experience with NPI workflows and technology transfers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfers and NPI from US R&D to Penang site.
• Optimize GA, VIM, HIP, rolling, and sintering processes.
• Develop and maintain Process Instructions and SOPs.
• Investigate process anomalies and drive CAPA with root-cause analysis.

Skills

NPI & Tech Transfer

Powder Metallurgy

Process Optimization

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Materials Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering

Master's or PhD in related materials discipline

Tools

SEM/EDX

ICP-MS

Particle Size Analysis

Failure Analysis Methods

Job description

We are representing a US-headquartered multinational material science leader at the forefront of high-tech hardware innovation. We specialize in manufacturing high-purity complex alloys, advanced ceramic materials, and specialized metal powders that power critical global tech industries - including data storage, solar photovoltaics (PV), and industrial metal 3D printing.

We are seeking a passionate Process Engineer to join our team and lead the scale-up of cutting-edge R&D innovations into high-volume commercial production.

In this role, you will sit at the intersection of R&D and manufacturing. You will be instrumental in executing New Product Introduction (NPI), leading technology transfers from our US Headquarters, and optimizing our advanced powder metallurgy lines to ensure world-class process stability and product quality.

the job.

• Lead Technology Transfers & NPI: Manage the end-to-end process transfer from US R&D to our Penang manufacturing site; execute First Article Reports (FAR) and drive project milestones (Gantt charts, risk management).

• Drive Powder Metallurgy & Fabrication: Provide technical oversight and optimization for process lines including Gas Atomization (GA), Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), rolling, and sintering.

• Maintain & Improve Processes: Develop and refine Process Instructions (PIs) and SOPs; continuously analyze production parameters to drive yield improvements.

• Problem-Solving & Failure Analysis: Investigate complex process and material anomalies; drive root-cause analysis and execute both immediate containment and long-term Corrective Actions (CAPA).

• Global Collaboration: Serve as the technical point of contact between local manufacturing, regional customers, and our US R&D teams regarding engineering changes and new material formulations.

the experience.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering.

• Preferred: Master's or PhD in a related materials discipline. (Fresh Master's/PhD graduates with strong academic track records in alloy research or powder metallurgy are highly encouraged to apply!)

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Experience: Fresh Master's/PhD graduates OR candidates with 2-5 years of manufacturing experience in advanced materials, metallurgy, semiconductor materials, or thin films.

• Core Technical Knowledge: Strong theoretical or practical understanding of metal powder technologies (Gas Atomization, alloy solidification kinetics, molten stream dynamics, and powder handling/filtering).

• Analytical Capability: Familiarity with material characterization tools (e.g., SEM/EDX, LECO, ICP-MS, or particle size analyzers) and material failure analysis methodologies.

• Project Ownership: Ability to manage technical documentation, NPI workflows, and project schedules effectively.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree