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Wafer Sort Process Sr Engineer

Penang Permanent MYR96,000 - MYR144,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Process Engineer (Wafer Sort / ATE) to optimise manufacturing processes, improve yield, and resolve technical challenges within a high-volume semiconductor environment.
  • Lead a High-Impact Semiconductor Operation
  • Influence Technology, People & Performance

About Our Client

Our client is a global semiconductor manufacturing organisation with a strong presence in Malaysia. The company is recognised for its commitment to technological innovation, operational excellence, and the development of engineering talent across its advanced manufacturing facilities.

Job Description

    • Monitor and improve wafer sort processes to achieve yield, quality, and productivity targets.
    • Investigate and resolve process-related issues affecting production performance.
    • Analyse process data and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process stability.
    • Support new product introduction (NPI), process qualification, and production ramp activities.
    • Collaborate with equipment, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to minimise defects and process variation.
    • Develop and maintain process documentation, specifications, and operating procedures.
    • Support process control activities and ensure compliance with quality standards.
    • Participate in failure analysis and customer issue investigations when required.
    • Drive cost reduction and cycle time improvement projects.

The Successful Applicant

    • Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
    • Minimum 2 to 8 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer sort, test, or process engineering.
    • Experience working in wafer sort, probe, backend semiconductor manufacturing, or ATE environments.
    • Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), FMEA, DOE, and problem-solving methodologies.
    • Familiarity with semiconductor test platforms such as Advantest V93K, UltraFLEX, or similar systems is an advantage.
    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
    • Experience in yield improvement and process optimisation will be highly regarded.
    • Good communication and teamwork skills.
    • Independent, proactive, and driven to achieve results.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a leading global semiconductor organisation.
  • Strategic leadership role with significant influence on manufacturing performance.
  • Exposure to advanced wafer sort and ATE technologies.
  • Career growth within a growing and technology-driven manufacturing environment.
  • Collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Competitive remuneration package and comprehensive employee benefits.



Contact
Isabelle De Costa
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7100724
Phone number
+603 2302 4075

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Production, Manufacturing
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-092026-7100724

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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