Senior/Lead Manufacturing Engineer (ALD Deposition)

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumileds International, a global leader in LED technology, is seeking a Senior/Lead Manufacturing Engineer (ALD Deposition) to develop and optimize thin-film deposition processes for high performance products in a fast-paced environment in Penang, Malaysia.

The role requires hands-on expertise in deposition, data-driven decision making, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet yield, cost, and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in thin-film deposition, process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Experience with film characterization techniques and statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain thin-film deposition processes for high performance products.
• Analyze process data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Characterize thin films using metrology and materials analysis techniques (e.g., ellipsometry, XPS).
• Document and maintain detailed process recipes, control plans and SOPs.
• Lead root cause investigations for yield, reliability or process stability issues.
• Stay current with advances in deposition technologies and propose upgrades or cost savings.

Skills

Thin-film deposition

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Film characterization

SPC

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior/Lead Manufacturing Engineer (ALD Deposition)

Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,300 employees operate in over 15 countries to partner with our customers to deliver solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more, visit lumileds.com.

Position Summary:

Manufacturing Engineer – Skilled engineer with deep expertise/interest in thin-film deposition technologies such as ALD and PVD. In this role, you will work on critical process optimization efforts, support new product introduction, and drive continuous improvement in deposition-related manufacturing operations.

As a team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, to develop robust, scalable deposition processes that meet performance, yield and cost targets. This is a hands‑on role that requires strong problem‑solving skills, data driven decision making, and deep technical knowledge of deposition systems and materials behaviour.

What You Will Do:

Develop, optimize, and sustain thin-film deposition processes for high performance products.

Analize process data and metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

Characterize thin films using metrology and materials analysis techniques (e.g, ellipsometry, XPS)

Document and maintain detailed process recipes, control plans and operating procedures.

Lead root cause investigations for yield, reliability or process stability issues.

Stay current with advances in deposition technologies and recommend relevant upgrades or cost saving.

What You Will Bring (RequiredQualifications):

Hands‑on experience in thin-film deposition, process optimization and troubleshooting.

Experience with film characterization techniques and statistical process control (SPC).

Excellent communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Bachelor's

Field of Study

Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Years of Experience (Minimum)

3 - 7 years

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in manufacturing engineering, with significant expertise in deposition processes (optional)

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,300 employees operate in over 15 countries to partner with our customers to deliver solutions for lighting, safety, and well‑being.

The Lumileds environment is fast‑paced, cutting‑edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more, visit lumileds.com.

Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,300 employees operate in over 15 countries to partner with our customers to deliver solutions for lighting, safety, and well‑being.

The Lumileds environment is fast‑paced, cutting‑edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more, visit lumileds.com.