Staff Engineer Unit Process Development / Engineering

Infineon; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Malaysia seeks an experienced Process Metrology Engineer to lead metrology activities and develop advanced semiconductor assembly processes. You will work across development and operations, driving qualification, process control, and knowledge transfer to ensure robust manufacturing readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor process development, strong metrology expertise, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in semiconductor process development or related field.
• Strong expertise in process metrology and AOI/FOL/EOL systems.
• Experience with X-ray inspection and metrology equipment.
• Knowledge of PFMEA/DFMEA and process control concepts.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Process Metrology activities including AOI, FOL/EOL Auto Vision, X-ray inspection and metrology controls.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new products and packages through characterization and qualification.
• Define process specifications, controls, and monitoring strategies for deviations and yield.
• Drive technology handover to Operations for robust manufacturing implementation.
• Support prototype builds, development lots, and technology qualification activities.
• Create and maintain Process Specifications, PFMEA/DFMEA, and Process Roadmaps.
• Collaborate with suppliers to qualify new equipment and process technologies.
• Participate in problem-solving teams using SPC, APC, DOE, PFMEA/DFMEA to resolve issues.
• Identify innovative process technologies and support IP generation.
• Mentor engineers and project teams with engineering judgment.

Skills

Process Metrology

AOI

FOL/EOL Auto Vision

X-ray inspection

Measurement equipment

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Join our Unit Process Development team and contribute to the development, optimization, and industrialization of advanced semiconductor assembly processes. In this role, you will focus on process metrology, process technology development, and manufacturing readiness, ensuring new processes meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness. You will work closely with development, operations, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to drive innovation and support next-generation semiconductor package technologies.

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Lead and support Process Metrology activities, including Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Front-of-Line (FOL) and End-of-Line (EOL) Auto Vision systems, X-ray inspection, measurement equipment, metrology controls, and concept development.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new products and packages through process parameter scouting, characterization, verification, qualification, and Process Freeze activities.
• Define and establish process specifications, process controls, and monitoring strategies to detect and prevent process deviations, with particular focus on Wedge Wire Bond and related assembly technologies.
• Drive technical handover and knowledge transfer activities to Operations, ensuring robust manufacturing implementation and process sustainability.
• Support prototype builds, engineering sample runs, development lots, and technology qualification activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Generate, maintain, and improve technical documentation, including Process Specifications, PFMEA, DFMEA, OJTI, T32, PDR, Control Plans, Assembly Design Rules, and Process Roadmaps.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate, verify, and qualify new equipment, tooling, materials, and process technologies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in task forces and technical problem-solving teams, utilizing methodologies such as SPC, APC, DOE, 8D, PFMEA, and DFMEA to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Identify and develop innovative process technologies and capability improvements to support future business and technology requirements.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineers, project teams, and stakeholders while contributing expert recommendations and engineering judgment to project decisions.
• Support innovation activities through research, technology scouting, and generation of intellectual property (IP) ideas and invention disclosures.

Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Semiconductor Technology, Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor process development, process engineering, metrology engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments. Strong technical expertise in Process Metrology, including Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), FOL/EOL Auto Vision systems, X-ray inspection, measurement equipment, metrology methodologies, and control concepts. Solid understanding of semiconductor assembly processes, process characterization, process qualification, and technology development activities. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex technical data and drive process improvements. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional engineering teams.

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