Senior Sputter Process Engineer — Scale Manufacturing

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a Process Engineer in Penang to plan and optimize sputter start-ups, monitor parameters, and lead process improvement projects. You will supervise technicians and collaborate with yield teams to achieve uptime, yield and quality goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science and Engineering with 1–3 years in manufacturing or process engineering, and strong knowledge of semiconductor/thin‑film processes. Based on site in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science and Engineering required.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong foundational knowledge in semiconductor or thin‑film manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and follow up sputter system start-up and conversion activities and document processes.
• Audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, including online SPC and procedure conformance.
• Lead sputter process-related issue troubleshooting with the shift process team to improve uptime, yield and quality.
• Lead sputter process improvement projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH and others) including new products, machines, and process qualification.
• Supervise and coach/train process technicians and engineering specialists.
• Train and share PMR/DS sputter process and yield improvement knowledge with the team.
• Monitor sputter parameters and online SPC and ensure procedure conformance.
• Oversee sputter machine start-up and process characterization for new products and process changes.
• Oversee new product/machine/process qualification and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with yield teams to sustain sputter yield improvements and meet yield goals.
• Perform safety responsibilities and contribute to media magnetic baseline improvements.
• Handle other supervisor-assigned tasks.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

WD is seeking a Process Engineer in Penang to plan and optimize sputter start-ups, monitor parameters, and lead process improvement projects. You will supervise technicians and collaborate with yield teams to achieve uptime, yield and quality goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science and Engineering with 1–3 years in manufacturing or process engineering, and strong knowledge of semiconductor/thin‑film processes. Based on site in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia.