Staff Engineer Unit Process Engineering SMT

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer for a high-volume semiconductor SMT environment in Melaka. You will lead yield optimization, drive change management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve assembly processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in semiconductor/SMT, strong data analysis skills, and hands-on experience with ASM equipment, reflow ovens, AOI systems, and related tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in high-volume semiconductor assembly or SMT manufacturing.
• Strong command of 8D problem solving, SPC, and FMEA.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint for data presentation.
• Experience with ASM equipment, BTU/Heller ovens, and Koh Young AOI systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to maximize assembly yield and minimize cycle time for lots on hold.
• Take ownership of quality topics, including customer complaint investigations, MRB dispositions, and Assembly & Test lot on-hold resolutions.
• Perform in-depth data analysis to support project teams, facilitating smooth project releases and robust change management.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to implement root-cause solutions and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Yield optimization

Process improvement

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

MS Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ASM equipment

BTU/Heller ovens

Yamaha screen printers

Koh Young AOI systems

Job description

Our client is a global leader in semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing. We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their high-volume manufacturing team based in Melaka.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving process yield optimization, maintaining stringent quality standards, and ensuring seamless change management for advanced assembly and surface-mount technology (SMT) processes.

the job.

• Yield & Process Optimization: Lead process improvement initiatives to maximize assembly yield and minimize cycle time for lots on hold.

• Quality & Defect Management: Take ownership of quality topics, including customer complaint investigations, MRB (Material Review Board) dispositions, and Assembly & Test lot on-hold resolutions.

• Data-Driven Project Support: Perform in-depth data analysis to support project teams, facilitating smooth project releases and robust change management.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to implement root-cause solutions and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

the experience.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering discipline.

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on working experience in high-volume semiconductor assembly or SMT manufacturing environments.

• Technical Expertise:

  • SMT Pick & Place: Experience with ASM equipment.

  • Reflow Systems: Proficiency with BTU and Heller Ovens.

  • Screen Printing: Hands-on knowledge of ASM / Yamaha screen printers.

  • Inspection: Direct experience with Koh Young Automated Optical Inspection (AOI/FAV) systems.

• Methodologies & Tools: Strong command of 8D Problem Solving, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).

• Communication & Software: strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data presentation and technical reporting.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree