Staff Specialist Ramp Up and Change Management

Infineon Technologies AG; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Staff Specialist Ramp Up and Change Management to lead ramp-up activities, manage NPI sample builds, and coordinate capacity planning across Frontend and Backend operations.

You will drive BCM, product change notifications, and milestone releases, while aligning with DM during ramp-up or ramp-down. Strong leadership, process governance, and BI tool proficiency are essential for this role.

Job description

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Optimize. Innovate. Deliver. Join us in redefining manufacturing excellence.

As a Staff Specialist Ramp Up and Change Management in our Manufacturing and Operations team, find yourself in a high-tech world where silicon wafers evolve into cutting-edge products. In our advanced cleanroom environment, every detail count, and your expertise will help shape the future, one innovation at a time. Are you in?

Key responsibilities in your new role

• 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

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, p roduct 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

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience.

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