Senior Staff Specialist Procurement Engineering

Infineon Technologies; Kulim; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking a Technical Interface to manage relationships with raw material suppliers. This role involves defining silicon substrate specifications and leading cross-functional teams to enhance operations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Material Science or related fields, with at least 6 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Strong communication skills in English are required, while Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in electronic engineering, preferably in semiconductor.
• Good presentation skills and ability to articulate complex ideas.
• Strong English communication skills; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical interface to raw material suppliers.
• Define and negotiate Silicon Substrate Specifications.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Technical interface with suppliers

Silicon substrate specifications

Cross-functional team leadership

Digitalization procedures

Education

Degree in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics

Job description

Act as a Technical Interface to raw material suppliers and actively drive cost down activities with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Technical Interface to raw material suppliers and actively drive cost down activities with suppliers.
• Define, create and negotiate Silicon Substrate Specifications with suppliers.
• Be responsible for planning and coordination of Raw Material Qualifications within Infineon production sites & silicon wafer suppliers.
• Lead internal cross‑functional teams to develop best solutions regarding technology/innovation & TCO using value proposition methods (e.g., Feature Analysis, Technical Benchmark) and contribute to optimizing the processes between Operations, R&D, Business Unit and Procurement.
• Ensure Continuous Improvement through interdisciplinary collaboration across locations with areas like R&D, marketing, logistics and quality management to optimize yield, reliability, quality & cost.
• Develop and drive digitalization procedures and automation for enhancements of silicon wafer qualification processes.
• Support the global Procurement Category Management with major supplier interaction in Asia Pacific (e.g., definitions of supply requirements etc.).

Qualifications and Skills

• A degree in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a similar field of interest.
• At least 6 years of working experience in electronic (wafer) engineering (basic know‑how on base materials and production) preferably within the semiconductor industry.
• Good presentation and ability to describe complex situations in an understandable manner.
• Strategic mindset for roadmap and portfolio planning in consideration with Infineon cost and quality requirements and vision.
• Very good English communication skills (Mandarin is a plus).
• Self‑motivation to act as a team player working remotely with a global team in Europe and Asia.
• Network mentality and stakeholder relationship management ambition.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We emphasize diversity and inclusion and offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant’s experience and skills.