Sr Wafer Sort Process Engineer

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior semiconductor process engineer to lead high-impact wafer sort operations in Malaysia. The role focuses on achieving yield, quality, and productivity targets while collaborating with cross-functional teams across manufacturing and quality.

You will support NPI, process qualification, and production ramp activities, drive continuous improvement, and implement corrective actions to minimise defects and process variation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering/physics discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer sort, test or process engineering.
• Familiarity with SPC/FMEA/DOE and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve wafer sort processes to achieve yield, quality, and productivity targets.
• Investigate and resolve process-related issues affecting production performance.
• Analyse process data and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process stability.
• Support NPI, process qualification, and production ramp activities.
• Collaborate with equipment, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to minimise defects and process variation.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Support process control activities and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in failure analysis and customer issue investigations when required.
• Drive cost reduction and cycle time improvement projects.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Wafer sort / test

Process engineering

SPC

FMEA

DOE

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Physics/Materials Science

Tools

Advantest V93K

UltraFLEX

ATE systems

Job description

• Lead a High-Impact Semiconductor Operation
• Influence Technology, People & Performance

About Our Client

Our client is a global semiconductor manufacturing organisation with a strong presence in Malaysia. The company is recognised for its commitment to technological innovation, operational excellence, and the development of engineering talent across its advanced manufacturing facilities.

Job Description

• Monitor and improve wafer sort processes to achieve yield, quality, and productivity targets.
• Investigate and resolve process-related issues affecting production performance.
• Analyse process data and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process stability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), process qualification, and production ramp activities.
• Collaborate with equipment, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to minimise defects and process variation.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Support process control activities and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in failure analysis and customer issue investigations when required.
• Drive cost reduction and cycle time improvement projects.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 to 8 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer sort, test, or process engineering.
• Experience working in wafer sort, probe, backend semiconductor manufacturing, or ATE environments.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), FMEA, DOE, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with semiconductor test platforms such as Advantest V93K, UltraFLEX, or similar systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in yield improvement and process optimisation will be highly regarded.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Independent, proactive, and driven to achieve results.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a leading global semiconductor organisation.
• Strategic leadership role with significant influence on manufacturing performance.
• Exposure to advanced wafer sort and ATE technologies.
• Career growth within a growing and technology-driven manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Competitive remuneration package and comprehensive employee benefits.