Semiconductor Assembly Production Lead

Carsem; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Carsem in Ipoh, Malaysia seeks a seasoned manager to supervise engineers, technicians, and operators, driving process optimization and ensuring safety/regulatory compliance. You will oversee semiconductor fabrication, assembly, or testing processes and work on improvements to boost yield and reduce defects.

Collaborate with Design/R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain; mentor teams; manage budgets; support NPI and tech transfers, using Six Sigma/Lean/DOE/FMEA techniques to raise reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Science or related field.
• 5–10 years in semiconductor manufacturing, engineering, or process management.
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing (Front-End / Back-End).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers, technicians, and operators within the section.
• Provide training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations.
• Oversee semiconductor fabrication, assembly, or testing processes.
• Work on process improvements to enhance yield and reduce defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Supply Chain).
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of semiconductor equipment.
• Work with vendors to acquire and implement new technologies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the production line.
• Monitor process control metrics and take corrective actions.
• Implement Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other quality methodologies.
• Analyze defects and improve process reliability.
• Plan and allocate resources efficiently.
• Manage budgets and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead projects related to capacity expansion or technology upgrades.
• Work closely with other departments (Design, R&D, Sales, and Supply Chain).
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and technology transfers.

Skills

Supervise teams

Training & mentoring

Performance evaluation

Safety compliance

Process optimization

Yield improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Maintenance & calibration

Vendor liaison

Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma / SPC / DOE / FMEA

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master’s in Materials Science

Related field

Tools

Process control tools

Metrology

Defect analysis

Semiconductor equipment operation

Job description

Carsem in Ipoh, Malaysia seeks a seasoned manager to supervise engineers, technicians, and operators, driving process optimization and ensuring safety/regulatory compliance. You will oversee semiconductor fabrication, assembly, or testing processes and work on improvements to boost yield and reduce defects.

Collaborate with Design/R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain; mentor teams; manage budgets; support NPI and tech transfers, using Six Sigma/Lean/DOE/FMEA techniques to raise reliability and