Technical Solutions Manager (Penang)

Penang Permanent MYR144,000 - MYR180,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads technical solution delivery for Ball Bonder (BB) and Wedge Bonder (WB) customers, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. It combines customer engagement, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to drive successful adoption and optimisation of semiconductor bonding solutions.
  • Career Growth & Skill Development
  • Exposure to Industry 4.0 & Automation

About Our Client

A global semiconductor equipment leaderwith decades of innovation in electronics assembly solutions, supporting high-growth markets such as advanced packaging. The organisation is known for its strong engineering culture, global footprint, and commitment to enabling next-generation technologies.

Job Description

  • Act as the lead technical advisor for Ball Bonder (BB) and Wedge Bonder (WB) customers across the region, supporting both pre- and post-sales engagements
  • Provide deep application and process expertise, recommending optimal bonding solutions, configurations, and performance improvements
  • Drive customer evaluations, qualifications, and benchmarking activities to ensure successful product adoption and production ramp
  • Partner closely with Sales to support RFQs, technical presentations, and client engagements, contributing to opportunity development and deal success
  • Identify and capitalise on market and application opportunities throughout the customer lifecycle
  • Capture and translate the Voice of Customer (VOC) into actionable insights for global Product Management and Engineering teams
  • Manage and prioritise internal submissions (e.g. ERA3/PRFAQ) to support product enhancements and customer requirements
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Applications, Service, and Factory teams to resolve technical challenges and manage escalations effectively
  • Ensure strong stakeholder alignment and customer satisfaction while adhering to internal processes and governance



The Successful Applicant

  • Holds a degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Brings 5-10 years of relevant experience in semiconductor backend equipment, including roles in process/application engineering or technical sales
  • Possesses strong hands-on expertise in ball bonding and/or wedge bonding processes, with a solid understanding of production environments
  • Has experience engaging with OSAT or IDM customers within Malaysia or the Southeast Asia region (highly desirable)
  • Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges
  • Exhibits excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, effectively engaging both customers and cross-functional teams
  • Comfortable working independently within a matrix organisation, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders
  • Willing and able to travel up to 40% across Malaysia, with occasional regional travel across Southeast Asia and India



What's on Offer

  • Exposure to a cutting-edge semiconductor technology environment
  • Opportunity to work with regional and global stakeholders
  • A customer-facing leadership role with strong visibility
  • Career progression into technical leadership or regional roles
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience
  • Dynamic, innovation-driven work culture



Contact
Isabelle De Costa
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7032418
Phone number
+603 2302 4075

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Facilities Management / Technical Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Penang
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle De Costa
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4075
Job Reference
JN-062026-7032418

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