Senior Specialist Operations Excellence

Infineon Technologies AG; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Specialist Operations Excellence to drive root-cause investigations, transformational improvements, and forward-looking solutions to ensure the highest quality, reliability, and performance of our semiconductor products.

You will govern competency development initiatives, validate training, manage SME frameworks, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and suppliers to build skills, implement roadmaps, and monitor effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Govern and sustain SME framework across Operations and related systems.
• Lead competency development initiatives and roadmaps.
• Develop and establish Video-on-Demand (VOD) training content and publish training materials.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and suppliers to establish training schedules and assessment methodologies.
• Oversee and drive annual competency assessments and close gaps.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

People management

Training development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Specialist Operations Excellence

WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Excellence isn’t an act - it’s in the DNA of everything we do.

As a Senior Specialist Operations Excellence in our Quality & Excellence team uncover the root causes behind every single error, drive transformational improvements, and implement forward-thinking solutions to ensure our products exceed the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. Are you in?

Your role Key responsibilities in your new role Govern, execute, and sustain technical engineering competency development i nitiatives to build and maintain a competent workforce aligned with organizational targets. Perform training validation to assess trainers’ delivery effectiveness and trainees’ comprehension against expected standards. Provide comprehensive training feedback to trainees’ supervisors and monitor trainees’ performance until the next assessment cycle. Govern, drive, and execute the overall Operations (OP) Subject Matter Expert (SME) framework, including related systems and databases. Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to develop SMEs in identified focus platforms/areas and drive effectiveness. Govern, drive, and execute TEST competency program s, including competency frameworks, development measures, roadmaps , and related systematic processe s. Execute and follow up on Operations (OP) technician competency development initiatives, including competency frameworks, development measures, roadmaps, and related systematic processes. Develop and establish Video-on-Demand (VOD) training content based on defined scope and timelines. Publish training materials and monitor their effectiveness . Oversee and drive the annual COMPAST competency assessments to ensure timely completion and effective gap closure. Proactively review and refine assessment checklists with respective managers whenever necessary. Collaborate with suppliers to establish training schedules , syllabi, and assessment methodologies. Work with the Procurement team to negotiate training credits and costs. Partner with cluster functions (e.g., BE Academy) to establish and drive competency development programs.

Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeedBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years of working experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment , with strong knowledge of semiconductor industry operations and process flows. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to effectively manage issues, drive improvements, and resolve operational challenges . Excellent presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to prioritize tasks and issues effectively based on urgency, business impact, and execution requirements. Strong communication and people management skills , with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders . Knowledgeable in training and competency development methodologies , with the ability to drive related projects and promote competency development initiatives across the organization.

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.