Senior Process Engineer

Comet Plasma Control Technologies; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Transport allowance

Toll allowance

Mobile allowance

Car loan support

Flexi benefits for health checks

Dental and optical care

Comprehensive medical insurance

Job summary

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to develop, optimize and maintain manufacturing processes for vacuum capacitor production. You will drive process improvements to increase yield, reduce costs and enhance automation across cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong knowledge of vacuum capacitor technology and SPC-driven approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of vacuum capacitor technology and semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with SPC, process capability analysis, and data-driven improvements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for quality and CI.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and BOMs for vacuum capacitor production.
• Drive process improvements to increase yield, reduce costs, automate, and improve product quality.
• Perform process capability studies, SPC analysis, and establish robust quality control standards and procedures.
• Lead manufacturing issue resolution, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support quality activities from incoming inspection through shipping.
• Establish equipment maintenance and calibration processes while identifying and implementing new manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Materials Science/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

JIRA

SolidWorks

Job description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penang site as a Senior Process Engineer. For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world. We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What You'll Do

• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and BOMs for vacuum capacitor production.
• Drive process improvements to increase yield, reduce costs, enhance automation, and improve product quality.
• Perform process capability studies, SPC analysis, and establish robust quality control standards and procedures.
• Lead manufacturing issue resolution, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support quality activities from incoming inspection through shipping.
• Establish equipment maintenance and calibration processes while identifying and implementing new manufacturing technologies.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, with at least 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of vacuum capacitor technology, materials science, and manufacturing processes, preferably within semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, and data-driven manufacturing improvements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience with SAP, JIRA, and SolidWorks, along with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd

PMT 1342, Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 20

Taman Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak

14100 Simpang Ampat

Pulau Pinang, Malaysia