Staff Specialist Ramp Up and Change Management

Infineon Technologies (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Staff Specialist Ramp Up and Change Management to lead NPI projects and ramp production in our Penang fab ecosystem. You will manage ramp-up teams, coordinate capacity planning, and ensure on-time delivery aligned with customer demand.

You will own BCM flow, set up PCN strategies, and drive continuous improvements using BI tools. A background in semiconductor engineering, strong governance, and proven cross-functional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in semiconductor NPI, technical program management or ramp-up roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ramp-up teams in complex supply chain scenarios.
• Manage NPI sample builds and ramp production to meet customer demand.
• Forecast engineering samples and track wafer starts across frontend and backend.
• Coordinate capacity planning, slot bookings, and material readiness.
• Drive ramp-up strategies and early production readiness.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration through development to volume production.
• Set up master data and enable milestone releases in product BNRs.
• Act as project manager for BCM flow until closure.
• Generate and distribute PCNs.
• Provide customer support documentation.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Program governance

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering / SCM / Industrial management

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Lean

Six Sigma

Agile

Job description

Staff Specialist Ramp Up and Change Management

Your role
Key responsibilities in your new role

NPI Projects Sample Management and Ramp Production.

Lead ramp-up teams in complex supply chain scenarios.

Manage NPI sample builds and ramp production, ensuring on-time delivery aligned with customer demand.

Lead engineering sample forecasting (ESFC), wafer starts, and build tracking across Frontend and Backend operations.

Coordinate capacity planning, slot bookings, and material readiness to support smooth engineering and ramp-up activities.

Drive ramp-up strategies, safe launches, and early production readiness in complex supply chain environments.

Champion cross-functional collaboration to ensure a seamless transition from development to volume production.

Product Creation in Master Data.

Set up and update master data according to product phase milestones.

Enable milestone releases in product BNRs upon milestone achievement.

Business Change Management (BCM)

Act as a project manager for the BCM flow by taking full ownership of project till closure.

Set up customer PCN sample strategies.

Review and assess qualification plans.

Align with Demand Management (DM) during product ramp-up or ramp-down situations.

Generate and distribute PCNs (Product Change Notifications).

Compile and provide customer support documentation.

Your profile
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial management or any related field

Minimum 5 years of experience working in semiconductor industry especially in NPI Technical Program/Project Manager, Process Integration, Supply Chain Specialist or Ramp Up Specialist

Experience in semiconductor engineering and production processes

Experience in operating in a fast-paced, evolving ambiguous environment and adjust to changing business needs and priorities

Experience leading cross functional team to meet the project deliverables, excellent communication, collaboration and stake holder management skills

Proven track record in managing end-to-end program life cycle, NPI, Engineering Sample management, product life cycle management, or similar roles

Strong command for program governance, ability to drive new business process, continuous improvements & innovations

Advanced problem-solving skill, analyse performance trends and bottlenecks, risk mitigation and ability to drive task forces into resolution

Advanced proficiency in BI Tools (Tableau, Power BI etc)

Familiarity with LEAN, Six Sigma or Agile methodologies is a plus

Familiarity with automation tools, workflow systems is a plus

PMP certification is an added advantage

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