Shift Manufacturing Engineer

Lam Research; Kulim; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Malaysia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support pilot, virtual, and high-volume production environments. You will plan, develop, and maintain manufacturing methods, processes, and operations while addressing technical, quality, and production challenges.

The role emphasizes optimizing manufacturing costs and standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to a safe, efficient, and innovative manufacturing culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong troubleshooting in electro-mechanical assemblies or manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of 8D, RCCA, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling and CAD/PLM/PDM systems.
• Experience with Engineering Change Management.
• Knowledge of OMS, BOM management, and process planning.
• Analytical, hands-on problem solver.
• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts (24x7).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot product problems and drive STCA/LTCA.
• Root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Improve processes to reduce costs and cycle times.
• Dispo rejects for defective parts.
• Review designs to improve manufacturability and assembly.
• Share Best Known Methods with production teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

GD&T knowledge

3D CAD

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLM

PDM

Job description

The group you'll be a part of

The Manufacturing Engineering team is part of Lam Manufacturing Malaysia Operations, reporting into Global Operations. This function will partner with the other Operations team in Malaysia such as Manufacturing, Quality, Order Fulfilment, Logistics to deliver Operations Excellence, driving high quality, productivity and cost-effective performance in the safest environment.

The impact you'll make

Join Lam as a Manufacturing Engineer where you'll play a crucial role in supporting the new product pilot production factory, virtual manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing production factory. Using your knowledge of technology and engineering principles you will oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations. You'll tackle technical, quality, and production challenges. Your expertise optimizing manufacturing costs and standards helps shape Lam's commitment to innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.

In this role, you will directly contribute to resolve assembly process issues supporting one of the 24x7 shifts.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems, involving designs, materials, or processes. Identify Short Term Corrective Action (STCA) and Long Term Corrective Action (LTCA) and drive for closure.
• Perform root cause investigation and recommend corrective action for operational problems, such as assembly instructions improvement, material use variances, and fixture issues during the product build process.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, resolve problems and follow through resolution to reduce costs, improve product quality, and cycle time.
• Provide the material rejects disposition for the defective/failure parts.
• Review and develop designs that improve product manufacturability and assembly.
• Share Best Known Method (BKM) to production assemblers to improve overall build process and support skill development.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electro-mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, or production environments.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of 8D, RCCA, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T requirements.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling and engineering systems such as CAD, PLM, or PDM. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Working knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes.
• Understanding of Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to resolving production issues.
• Willing and able to work on a 24-hour rotating shift schedule (12-hour shifts).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience or exposure to LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
• Knowledge of DFMEA, statistical analysis, SPC, and production data analysis.
• Basic knowledge of Python for data analysis, automation, or process improvement applications.
• Effective English communication skills and stakeholder management skills.
• Fresh graduates with strong academic achievements and final-year projects related to process improvement, manufacturing optimization, troubleshooting, or root cause analysis are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. 'On-site Flex' you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. 'Virtual Flex' you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.