Manufacturing Engineer (Semiconductor)

Location: Seremban, Malaysia

Company

Semiconductor manufacturing company focused on manufacturing efficiency, productivity improvement, and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, throughput, resource utilization, and production flow.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives covering cycle-time reduction, cost optimization, waste elimination, capacity improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S.
• Conduct manpower planning, workload analysis, time studies, line balancing, and workflow analysis to identify bottlenecks.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs including output, utilization, cycle time, productivity, OEE, throughput, and yield.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, Equipment, Quality, and Industrial Engineering teams on process improvements and corrective actions.
• Support capacity planning, automation, digitalization, reporting, and compliance with safety and semiconductor manufacturing requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or Continuous Improvement within semiconductor manufacturing; strong semiconductor internship experience is also considered for fresh graduates.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Exposure to automation, digitalization, or smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience leading productivity improvement or cost-reduction projects.
• Green Belt or Lean certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with fair consideration for applicants.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a safe work environment.
• Reasonable workplace adjustments are provided where requested.
• Employee resource groups include the Pride Network Group and global and local Women’s groups.