Test Planner Manager (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Carsem; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Carsem is seeking a Test Planner Manager to lead semiconductor test planning, capacity alignment, and on-time delivery performance. The role collaborates with customers, Production, and Test Engineering to optimize schedules and ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in related planning roles (or 10+ years with a Diploma) within semiconductor manufacturing, strong analytics, and excellent stakeholder management abilities for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, production planning, test planning, or capacity planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer demand forecasts and test planning schedules.
• Analyze test plans and align capacity with production requirements.
• Monitor test performance and implement recovery plans to address delivery gaps.
• Coordinate with Test Engineering on new product introductions and test requirements.
• Manage test capacity, resource allocation, and subcontractor/offshore scheduling.
• Ensure timely processing of engineering lots, NPI lots, RMA/ECPRN returns, and special customer requests.
• Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance and inventory management.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Customer teams to optimize workflow and output.
• Support quarterly demand planning and capacity utilization reviews.
• Lead and develop the planning team to achieve operational objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Diploma/SPM with 10+ years in semiconductor

Tools

MES systems

ERP software

Job description

Test Planner Manager (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

We are seeking an experienced Test Planner Manager (Semiconductor Manufacturing) to support semiconductor test operations by managing customer demand, test capacity planning, production scheduling, and on-time delivery performance. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, Production, Test Engineering, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer demand forecasts and test planning schedules.
• Analyze test plans and align capacity with production requirements.
• Monitor test performance and implement recovery plans to address delivery gaps.
• Coordinate with Test Engineering on new product introductions and test requirements.
• Manage test capacity, resource allocation, and subcontractor/offshore scheduling.
• Ensure timely processing of engineering lots, NPI lots, RMA/ECPRN returns, and special customer requests.
• Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance and inventory management.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Customer teams to optimize workflow and output.
• Support quarterly demand planning and capacity utilization reviews.
• Lead and develop the planning team to achieve operational objectives.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 3-5 years' relevant experience, OR Diploma/SPM with 10+ years' experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, production planning, test planning, or capacity planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

• Semiconductor Assembly & Test (OSAT) environment.
• Automated planning, MES, or ERP systems.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Customer-facing planning and delivery management.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.