Semiconductor Process Engineer: Yield & Improvement

Sandisk; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks a Process Engineer in Malaysia to develop and sustain high‑yield manufacturing processes for advanced memory technologies. You will monitor process performance, lead structured problem solving, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

You will collaborate with Quality, Equipment, and Development teams to enable efficient operations, cost reductions, and compliance with safety and manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Materials, or equivalent).
• REQUIRED: Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing/process engineering.
• REQUIRED: Strong knowledge of manufacturing process control, SPC, FMEA, DOE, and statistical analysis.
• REQUIRED: Experience in process improvement, yield enhancement, defect reduction, and productivity improvement projects.
• REQUIRED: Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and DMAIC.
• REQUIRED: Good understanding of quality systems and manufacturing standards. Cross-functional teamwork experience.
• REQUIRED: Strong communication and technical documentation skills, ability to lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing, sustaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes to meet targets.
• Own and support assigned manufacturing processes; monitor performance and provide daily technical support.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, SPC/APC; implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities; improve equipment utilization and throughput.
• Conduct risk assessments for process changes; ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Quality, Equipment, Engineering, Failure Analysis, and NPI teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

Documentation

Leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

JMP

Minitab

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Sandisk seeks a Process Engineer in Malaysia to develop and sustain high‑yield manufacturing processes for advanced memory technologies. You will monitor process performance, lead structured problem solving, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

You will collaborate with Quality, Equipment, and Development teams to enable efficient operations, cost reductions, and compliance with safety and manufacturing standards.