Senior Process Development Engineer - Semiconductors

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Penang; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM Group in Penang seeks a semiconductor process engineer with 2+ years of experience to develop and optimize wafer/die sawing processes. You will lead DOE studies, define robust process windows, and drive improvements in yield, cost, and cycle time across multiple engineering teams.

Role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, familiarity with DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, and Minitab, and strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of semiconductor process engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor or LED manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with FOL processes such as sawing, die attach, and wire bond is preferred.
• Experience in Process Development or New Product Introduction (NPI) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize wafer/die sawing processes to achieve targeted product quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.
• Conduct process studies and Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve process capability, yield, and overall efficiency.
• Define and maintain robust process parameters and operating windows for stable production.
• Lead process qualification and industrialization activities, supporting the transition from development to high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvements in yield, cycle time, equipment utilization, and manufacturing cost.
• Analyze process, yield, and equipment data to identify root causes of technical and quality issues.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 8D, FMEA, and Fishbone Analysis to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurring process excursions and defects.
• Utilize statistical tools and methodologies, including SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis, control charts, and trend analysis, to monitor and improve process performance.
• Plan and execute statistically sound experiments to optimize process capability and manufacturing robustness.
• Prepare technical reports, data analysis, and recommendations to support engineering decisions.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and lower manufacturing costs.Collaborate closely with Operations, Equipment Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and R&D teams to resolve technical issues and support new product introductions.
• Support customer audits, technology transfers, benchmarking activities, and cross-site knowledge sharing to promote best practices across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Statistics knowledge

Minitab

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

DOE software

Job description

ams OSRAM Group in Penang seeks a semiconductor process engineer with 2+ years of experience to develop and optimize wafer/die sawing processes. You will lead DOE studies, define robust process windows, and drive improvements in yield, cost, and cycle time across multiple engineering teams.

Role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, familiarity with DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, and Minitab, and strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.