Reliability Staff Engineer (Testing laboratory)

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Penang; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a senior Reliability Engineer to lead the reliability testing for optical semiconductor projects, including environmental stress testing, PCB considerations, and burn-in methods.

You will work in a multinational team, drive ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, apply FMEA/8D quality tools, and mentor REL technicians while coordinating with production and QA to ensure robust product qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Materials), Physics, Chemistry or higher.
• At least 5 years working experience in Reliability Engineering in Optical Semiconductor or related field.
• Experience in laboratories accreditation MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 & IES LM80.
• Knowledge and experience in Reliability statistics, burn in method, testing requirement and REL equipment engineering.
• Knowledge in Frontend (FE) technology and processing will be an advantage.
• Experience with Quality tools such as FMEA, 8D is beneficial.
• Experience in large scale projects is highly beneficial.
• Technical leadership skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• Able to work independently, strategic thinking and advanced problem solving skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent English is mandatory (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate project-specific reliability test capabilities, including environmental stress testing and optical/electrical measurements.
• Responsible for REL requests, operations, resource management, and continuous improvement to ensure reliability testing is conducted according to requirements.
• Responsible for overall REL lab equipment (Measurement, Burn in system), installation, setup and daily operation, spare part management to ensure that the equipment are performed in accordance with international standards & timely manner.
• To support New product Reliability readiness which includes product understanding (requirement profile), Involvement in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design for reliability burn in, burn in method and develop measurement programs for reliability testing.
• Support reliability testing for robustness, qualifications, production process improvement, task force and ORT (On going Reliability test) including data analysis, results interpretation, and test status reporting.
• Involvement in laboratory sustaining activities (ISO/IEC 17025) & provide technical advice and guidance to REL technicians.
• Maintaining and continual improvement of REL operation to ensure its efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Independence & strategic thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

REL lab equipment

Measurement equipment

Burn-in system

Job description

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine technological excellence with state-of-the-art global manufacturing capabilities to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital emitter and sensor technologies. Globally, our teams develop groundbreaking solutions aligned with societal megatrends like intelligent mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics.

At ams OSRAM, employees are part of a highly innovative, international technology environment. Diverse teams, a high degree of ownership, and exciting challenges provide the opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real difference. Because behind our innovations are people who carry something special inside and who bring their unique strengths to work every day.

Show the world what you are made of.

Your new responsibilities

• Develop and operate project-specific reliability test capabilities, including environmental stress testing and optical/electrical measurements, to support product qualification and project timelines.
• Responsible for REL requests, operations, resource management, and continuous improvement to ensure reliability testing is conducted according to requirements.
• Responsible for overall REL lab equipment (Measurement, Burn in system), installation, setup and daily operation, spare part management to ensure that the equipment are performed in accordance with international standards & timely manner.
• To support New product Reliability readiness which includes product understanding (requirement profile), Involvement in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design for reliability burn in, burn in method and develop measurement programs for reliability testing.
• Support reliability testing for robustness, qualifications, production process improvement, task force and ORT (On going Reliability test) including data analysis, results interpretation, and test status reporting.
• Involvement in laboratory sustaining activities (ISO/IEC 17025) & provide technical advice and guidance to REL technicians.
• Maintaining and continual improvement of REL operation to ensure its efficiency and compliance.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Materials), Physics, Chemistry or higher.
• At least 5 years working experience in Reliability Engineering in Optical Semiconductor or related field.
• Experience in laboratories accreditation MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 & IES LM80.
• Knowledge and experience in Reliability statistics, burn in method, testing requirement and REL equipment engineering.
• Knowledge in Frontend (FE) technology and processing will be an advantage.
• Experience with Quality tools such as FMEA, 8D is beneficial.
• Experience in large scale projects is highly beneficial.
• Technical leadership skills are essential.
• Highly organized, self-driven way of working.
• Excellent presentation, supervisory and multitasking skills.
• Working experience in international, multi-cultural teams is highly beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• Able to work independently, strategic thinking and advanced problem solving skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent English is mandatory (written and spoken).