RTR Assembly Manager / Principal Engineer

Nexperia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia in Malaysia seeks an RTR Assembly Manager / Principal Engineer (Front-End & Mid-End Equipment Maintenance) to lead a cross-functional team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians focused on maintaining and improving Front-End and Mid-End manufacturing equipment.

You will work with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Excellence to ensure stable operations, meet KPIs, and support growth while championing safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field).
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, or maintenance.
• Minimum 3+ years of people management experience leading engineering, maintenance, or equipment teams.
• Hands-on experience in Front-End and Mid-End equipment maintenance, including Die Bond and Wire Bond in a semiconductor environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement methodologies (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proven track record in driving equipment uptime, yield improvement, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Drive equipment uptime, reliability, and maintenance effectiveness across Front-End and Mid-End manufacturing operations.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Die Bond, Wire Bond, and other Front-End/Mid-End assembly equipment.
• Analyze equipment performance, identify recurring issues, and implement sustainable improvement solutions.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to achieve manufacturing, quality, and yield targets.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, upgrades, automation initiatives, and technology transfer projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventories, service contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability engineering methodologies to improve OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 13,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

As the RTR Assembly Manager / Principal Engineer (Front-End & Mid-End Equipment Maintenance), you will lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians responsible for maintaining and improving Front-End and Mid-End manufacturing equipment, including Die Bond, Wire Bond, and other assembly process equipment. You will work closely with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Excellence teams to ensure stable operations, achieve operational KPIs, and support business growth.

The successful candidate will champion a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with company standards and industry best practices.

What You Need To Do

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Drive equipment uptime, reliability, and maintenance effectiveness across Front-End and Mid-End manufacturing operations.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Die Bond, Wire Bond, and other Front-End/Mid-End assembly equipment.
• Analyze equipment performance, identify recurring issues, and implement sustainable improvement solutions.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to achieve manufacturing, quality, and yield targets.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, upgrades, automation initiatives, and technology transfer projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventories, service contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability engineering methodologies to improve OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field).
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, or maintenance.
• Minimum 3+ years of people management experience leading engineering, maintenance, or equipment teams.
• Strong hands-on experience in Front-End and Mid-End equipment maintenance, including Die Bond and Wire Bond equipment within a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with OEE, MTBF, MTTR, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and preventive/predictive maintenance systems.
• Proven track record in driving equipment uptime, yield improvement, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume semiconductor assembly and test manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Front-End and Mid-End assembly equipment platforms, automation systems, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Experience managing equipment vendors, external service providers, and capital projects.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an advantage.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.