Subcontract Manufacturing Engineer

Wolfspeed Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. seeks an experienced operations professional to manage backend packaging subcontractors, ensuring alignment with specifications, BOM control, and quality standards.

You will lead qualification plans, coordinate weekly calls with Wolfspeed US operations, and drive cross-functional problem solving to optimize throughput and cycle-time. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in semiconductor packaging and Six Sigma, with strong data analysis and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor packaging operations, including backend subcontract management.
• Desirable Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Structured problem solving training or equivalent experience.
• Direct functional expertise with backend semiconductor processes.
• Ability to participate in weekly calls with Wolfspeed US operations and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complete operational management of assigned subcontractor(s) in the backend packaging supply chain.
• Support subcontractor selection and introduction of new products to subcontractors.
• Manage change control of bill of materials in the supply base.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with specifications and drawings by subcontractors.
• Maintain continuous communication to address and resolve quality, process, test, and delivery issues.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Structured Problem Solving

Backend semiconductor processes

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Science/Engineering

Master's/MSc in Operations Management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Email systems

Job description

Responsible for the complete operational management of assigned subcontractor(s) in the back-end packaging Supply Chain, including supporting the subcontractor selection process, the introduction of new products to the subcontractors, managing change control of bill of materials in the supply base, distribution and interpretation of specifications and drawings, and assurance that all requirements are met by the subcontractor throughout their processes and when received at Wolfspeed.Supports manufacturing for production and engineering lots and works to optimize throughput and cycle-time through subcontractor.Assists in creation and driving approval of technical product and process qualification plans. Manages qualification plans from cradle to grave; from planning to generation of samples to component level through final product level testing. Responsible for technical data driven recommendation based on results of qualification plan.Facilitates the resolution of module subcontractor related technical issues within products, whether discovered in the Field, in Manufacturing, or at the subcontractors or their supply chain.Maintains continuous communication with subcontractors to address and resolve quality, process, test, and delivery issues in real time and reports status of problem resolution to Wolfspeed stakeholders and management on a regular and timely basis.Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of five (5) years of experience in semiconductor packaging operations, including semiconductor back-end subcontract management.Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt Desired) or equivalent experience.Structured Problem Solving Training or equivalent experience.Direct functional expertise with backend semiconductor processes.Ability to participate in weekly pre- or post- core work hours conference calls with Wolfspeed US operations and production planningAbility to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic e-mail systems proficiently.DESIRED SKILLSMaster's of Science, Engineering or Graduate Degree in Operations Management, or equivalentKnowledge of operating characteristics of power semiconductor devices and familiarity with industry standard power semiconductor packages.Experience with Power Semiconductor devices such as Half-Bridge Power Module assembly processes from die pick & place, Wire Bond, molding, DBCs to base plate attachment, reflow profiling, gel fill, casing assembly, electrical testing etc.Engineer with actual experience who can support and drive all activities related to Power modules devices.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Credible communication when interacting with Wolfspeed customer supply chain engineers and management.Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.Experienced in working with senior level management, both internally and externally.Ability to work independently, including preparing and delivering presentations, participation in purchasing negotiations as technical support, negotiating specifications and process requirements.Experience leading cross functional teams in problem solving or process development efforts.Able to work cross functionally with personnel from various organizations - Operations, Engineering, Product Development, QA, Production Planning and Procurement etc…Attention to details.