Total 54 Manufacturing / Production job vacancies in Penang

The MRE Engineering Technician is responsible for executing DET Guzik and QMT testing activities, supporting production and engineering operations through accurate data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and tester buyoff. This role ensures test quality, equipment readiness, and timely data reporting to support continuous manufacturing performance and quality improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all types of DET Guzik and QMT testing, ensuring no delays and consistent, stable measurement results that meet Test Criteria
• Compile and upload test data to Online SPC timely to meet expected Test TAT, and continuously update all test requests and tracking documentation
• Conduct tester conversion buyoff, troubleshooting, and head changes as required
• Support data package compilation for NPI, SMO, Time Slice and other requests as assigned
• Manage reference and head issuance, inventory, screening activities, and reference generation
• Communicate test information clearly during shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations
• Maintain MRE lab 7S standards, comply with all safety and health regulations, and support engineering teams as directed
• Work in cleanroom environment with rotating 12-hour shift patterns and cross-plant support as required

To ensure the quality, functionality and reliability of a product before it released to the customer by identifying and diagnosing defects and issues

Key Responsibilities

• Setup new product & improve test strategies for existing products, to perform program test time reduction for capacity improvement & test yield improvement in production.
• Support QA team on analyze customer failure samples & provide countermeasure program for detect future similar failure slip through to customer.
• Provide training to technician group for smoothening daily repairing work.
• Troubleshooting test board/ tester if IC failure occur & provide permanent countermeasure.
• Ensure test station operation, performance, stability & robustness. Develop plans to investigate root cause of deviations.
• Have knowledge on ATE tester platform e.g Teradyne ETS-800, Advantest T2000, T3347, Fusion-CX & LTX tester

Responsible for planning, ordering, and coordinating packaging materials from suppliers to ensure smooth production operations without shortages or delays. Manage backlog and shipment to ensure meeting OTD and shipment revenue plan.

Key Responsibilities

•   Plan and place purchase orders for packaging materials (cartons, labels, carrier tape, cover tape, trays, tubes etc.)
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material requirements based on production plans
• Coordinate with suppliers on delivery schedules and ensure on-time delivery
• Follow up on order status, delays, and shortages
• Work closely with production, warehouse, and logistics teams
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
• In-house production line planning and test WIP management
• Support manufacturing to meet all test out plan and KPI goals

- Working 12 hour shift. 

- Perform Machines Preventive Maintenance and up keep maintenance record

- First line of defence to attend machines un-schedule down or quality issue

- Team player. Communicate to different departments for collaboration for operational efficiency. 

- In depth knowledge with Automation/Control System.

- Able to handle sudden changes and pressure to bring up machine in short notice. 

- Capable to elaborate and provide feedback on major equipment down times. Chronological events and actions taken. 

- Statistical Process Control knowledge is an added advantage. 

- Understanding of Machine Software such as PLC or C++ will be added advantage in technical capability. 

Material Planning (Buyer) Responsibilities

• Responsible for raw material replenishment. Maintain supply visibility of minimum 3 months.
• Secure delivery confirmation from suppliers for all PO.
• Expedite material deliveries to support production & customer orders.
• Bottleneck & allocation management for materials in critical shortage.
• Ensure integrity of master data & parameters in SAP & add*ONE system to enable automatic MRP planning. Drive Purchasing to maintain Purchasing/Vendor master data that is relevant to MRP run.
• Manage material auto replenishment within warehouses via mini macro & min-max setting.
• Track & monitor supplier delivery performance (SSL3) & define improvement measures.
• Track, monitor & manage material phase-in/out resulting from Engineering changes, product/material EOL, etc. Adjust material planning according to product & material life cycle.
• Manage special procurement activities, eg. Last Time Buy (LTB), purchase below MOQ, risk purchase in the event of vendor change, supplier relocation, mold down for modification.
• Regularly review supplier capacity to identify restriction. Escalate to Purchasing & discuss measures to solve capacity constraints.
• Manage & track safety stock to support business fluctuations.
• Raw materials inventory management & control according to TCT target. Reschedule SA/PO to suppliers based on forecast changes & inventory target.
• Manage excess & obsolete (E&O) stock. Analyze stock coverage, define & take actions for stock optimization.
• Coordinate RTV process for supplier logistics quality issues (wrong part / wrong quantity).
• Liaise with PUQ & PQE on RTV & replacement due to technical issues.

Production Planning Responsibilities

• Rough Production Planning (RPP) for mid to long term up to 24 months.
• Level production loading according to BPS maturity requirement.
• Convert, release & schedule production orders according to levelling pattern.
• Ensure data integrity of production/planned order & RPP to drive correct MRP run.
• Regular alignment of production capacity with manufacturing team.
• Monitor and follow up production output, sub assembly progress & customer order fulfillment.
• Drive production to achieve target output & produce the right mix of SKUs and sub assembly. Define measures to reduce production backlog.

LPV Responsibilities

• Logistics team member (LPV) for NPI - new launches & ALRs.
• Support samples & pilot runs.
• Attend & contribute actively in project meetings, work with cross functional team to achieve timely SOP.
• Attend & contribute actively in product launch meeting (PLT) & update production/delivery status.
• Drive project team to order materials according to lead time. Contribute in the execution of risk orders.
• Together with project buyer (BPV), drive material readiness to achieve ramp up plan.
• Analyze & communicate feasibility & restrictions to achieve ramp up plan.
• Maintain MM & release pronovia timely & accurately to enable automatic MRP planning.  
• Coordinate new material packaging lot size for kanban card preparation before SOP.
• Ad hoc tasks as and when required.

• Learn and apply data intelligence & machine learning concepts
• Build real-world RPA automation flows (Power Automate, Python)
• Support smart factory data analysis and anomaly detection
• Develop problem-solving skills in a semiconductor factory environment
• Collaborate on advanced AI projects for future digital transformation

The Supervisor is responsible for supporting daily NPI operations to ensure NPI targets are met in terms of build plan, product quality, productivity, and cost. This role oversees manufacturing performance indicators, manpower coordination, logistics execution, and continuous improvement initiatives, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and system requirements.

The incumbent plays a key role in driving operational excellence, sustaining factory performance, and leading improvement projects to achieve business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure production execution for NPI meets the build plan, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve manufacturing performance indicators, inactive lots, productivity, incidental losses, logistics performance, 6S, and cost.
• Coordinate logistics activities to support NPI production yield and ensure execution follows the approved plan.
• Manage and control NPI build schedules to meet allocated timelines and output targets.
• Sustain production housekeeping, 6S practices, and support special operational tasks as required.
• Monitor and manage inactive lot indicators to minimize work-in-progress and delays.
• Coach, supervise, and optimize headcount utilization; balance shift manpower to meet production needs.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement and manufacturing projects from planning through execution and closure.
• Track project progress, prepare reports, and present results to management.
• Ensure compliance with system and customer requirements, including IMS, 8D problem-solving, and RBA standards.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.

BROAD  FUNCTIONS : 

• Lead a group of Equipment and Process Technicians
• Attend various Equipments and Process daily issue.
• Ensuring Preventive Maintenance schedule carry out by Technicians.
• Required excellent communication skills for various inter department communications
• Suggest and executive Continuous Improvement on equipments down time or improve operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

• Attend various Daily Meeting. 2x per shift
• Work load assigning base on production schedule for various equipment.
• Respond to any escalation from technicians from unscheduled down time or process KPOV.
• Montitor and respond to QC escalation from Test’s KPOV.
• Respond and follow up on Quality Incidents on-hold and disposition.
• Responsible to Technicians career path planning and performance designation.
• Attend various training course for technical and soft skills.
• Become Emergency Response Team member
• Conduct Fire Drill Evacuation Exercise
• Involve Management System Audit

• Understand product PLM systems and maintain databases with high accuracy (Agile / SCORE / Ariba).
• Develop monthly capacity forecast models for Penang, subcontractors, Dresden, and internalization.
• Prepare factory capacity plans to support revenue targets.
• Lead monthly gross margin improvement projects, including continuous capacity improvement and internalization to internal factories.
• Proactively identify capacity improvement opportunities and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute action plans.
• Perform on-the-job monitoring of bottleneck equipment to ensure revenue plans are met.
• Conduct time studies for all processes (Sort, Test, Backend).
• Perform labor resource studies, planning, and optimization.
• Manage internalization project transfers from REN Power and REN P&C.
• Prepare and support company project transfer activities.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) project bidding.
• Develop and review factory layouts using AutoCAD.
• Understand, monitor, and improve equipment OEE, including performance maintenance. 

• Perform all tasks assigned by the immediate superior in accordance to the specifications and schedule.
• Plan and organize use of resources effectively to meet OEE, productivity, internal failure cost target.
• Work with all levels of the organization to improve quality levels, providing customer with “Zero Defect Product” and “100% On-Time Delivery”.
• To translate the company’s objective into department goals and ensure the goals are cascaded to Production line leader and operator levels.
• Create an environment that is culturally embedded in a “Quality First” mentality.
• To maintain records for all downtime and to clinically analyze the lost opportunity for improvement.
• To initiate project, evaluation and study for capacity and quality improvement.
• To follow up and summarize the entire pilot builds failure into “OPEN POINT LIST”.
• Instill a continuous improvement mentality to production line leader and operator level.
• Establish performance indicators and evaluate production line leader and operator level.
• To Lead “CIP” production daily management meeting.
• To liaise with TEF group for improvement.
• To perform the production line process confirmation.
• To provide support and guidance to line leaders, technicians and operators on their daily tasks.
• To ensure production line leaders, technicians and operators follow quality control procedure and all the BPS activities and procedures.
• Review line leaders, technicians and operators performance on quarterly basic and provide Guidance to improve his/her performance.
• Coordinate and follow up various departments to ensure smooth execution day to day activities.
• Responsible for year end physical inventory count.
• Enforce safety and 5’S activity assigned by superior.
• To evaluated and prepared year end GPD for subordinates.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate superior from time to time.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead shift coordinators across Cleaning, Sputter, and Lube to ensure smooth operations.
• Review and prepare pass-down reports for incoming shifts.
• Act as backup to the Operations Manager when required.
• Conduct daily production meetings and deliver shift updates.
• Ensure strict compliance with rules, regulations, and SOPs.
• Plan and deploy manpower effectively to meet production needs, manage attendance and discipline, schedule overtime when required.
• Assist the Production Manager in executing daily operations and achieving production targets.
• Monitor machine utilization and line performance to meet output requirements.
• Escalate issues proactively to relevant PICs and management.
• Manage and clear over-WIP inventory, coordinate with Manufacturing Engineers on disposal of problematic lots.
• Perform MESA transactions, WIP tracking, and meet PI Count audit with zero discrepancy.
• Ensure compliance with IMS/RBA standards and maintain exemplary conduct.
• Lead line audits and enforce 7S housekeeping practices.
• Ensure products meet required quality, safety, and customer standards.
• Participate in FMEA, 8D, and SPC activities.
• Support cross-functional teams and take on additional operational responsibilities as needed.

1. Ensure Maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) — including MTBF, MTTR and MWT — for production lines consistently meet or exceed set targets.
2. Execute all relevant activities to achieve departmental KPIs (S,Q,D,C), while driving continuous improvement through realistic goal setting in collaboration with the team.
3. Lead or support root cause analysis using structured methodologies such as Fishbone Diagram, Why- Why, Is/Is not analysis.
4. Ensure all maintenance-related content and documentation reflect the most current data and insights to support informed decision-making and continuous process optimization (PDCA, SPL, OCAP, PSS.PFMEA,CP)
5. Actively participate in Value Stream Daily Leadership Review (DLR) and MyKATA sessions to align with operational priorities and drive engagement.
6. Contribute meaningfully to Value Stream Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) on a quarterly basis, supporting long-term performance enhancements.
7. Perform troubleshooting and repair of for equipment related issues involving mechanical, electrical and PLC automation systems
8. Collaborate closely with process owners and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues, technical issues and implement improvement initiatives effectively.
9. Train, coach, and develop technician technical know-how to independently and effectively handle assembly station troubleshooting and sustainment activities.
10. New project early involvement to evaluate equipment performance and TPM readiness with technical analysis for rational decision justification. Manage and ensure timely preparation and uploading of all maintenance-related manufacturing documents prior to operational release.
11. Participate actively in TEF departmental initiatives such as Lean After Lean, Digitalization and Automation Projects, and BPS-TPM activities.
12. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the immediate superior, ensuring flexibility and commitment to team and organizational goals.

The MRE Engineering Technician is responsible for executing DET Guzik and QMT testing activities, supporting production and engineering operations through accurate data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and tester buyoff. This role ensures test quality, equipment readiness, and timely data reporting to support continuous manufacturing performance and quality improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all types of DET Guzik and QMT testing, ensuring no delays and consistent, stable measurement results that meet Test Criteria
• Compile and upload test data to Online SPC timely to meet expected Test TAT, and continuously update all test requests and tracking documentation
• Conduct tester conversion buyoff, troubleshooting, and head changes as required
• Support data package compilation for NPI, SMO, Time Slice and other requests as assigned
• Manage reference and head issuance, inventory, screening activities, and reference generation
• Communicate test information clearly during shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations
• Maintain MRE lab 7S standards, comply with all safety and health regulations, and support engineering teams as directed
• Work in cleanroom environment with rotating 12-hour shift patterns and cross-plant support as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To plan, coordinate and follow-up sputter systems start-up / conversion activities and process documentation.
• To audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, include online SPC and procedure conformance.
• To lead sputter process related issues trouble shooting (common causes), work closely with shift process team in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down time), yield & quality goal.
• To lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others), which include new products/machines/process qualification.
• To lead, supervise and coach/train process tech, include engineering specialist and characterize technicians.
• Responsible for sputter process related issues trouble shooting (common causes), work closely with Shift process team in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down time) & quality goal.
• Responsible to lead, supervise and coach/train process tech, include engineering specialist and characterize technicians. Responsible to train and share PMR/DS sputter process and yield improvement knowledge with the team.
• Responsible for sputter parameters monitoring, include online SPC monitoring and procedure conformance.
• Responsible for sputter machine start-up include process characterize (new products & process changes).
• Responsible for new products/machines/process qualification.
• Responsible for sputter process improvement projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others).

Others include FMEA.

• Understand and accept responsibility for performing jobs safely
• Follow safety and health rules
• Responsible to assist in sputter yield related issues trouble shooting (common causes).
• Work closely with Anelva yield team in sputter yield sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order
• to achieve sputter yield goal. This includes 0725 Operation Yield Improvement.
• Other supervisor assigned task
• Improve Media magnetic baseline: ACC% and to enable process stability and repeatability via recipe tuning and optimization.
• Responsible for new product qualifications.  

Manage and lead shift workers to meet manufacturing KPIs. Assisting the Production Manager in managing and executing production operations. Lead a group of Sr. Technicians and operators to ensure that production lines run without any problems, with zero operational execution failures, minimize unplanned downtime, products are manufactured to the required quality standard, and adhere to customer/safety/industry-related regulations.

The supervisor, with a job function, leads from the Test and bagging area, manages manpower efficiently, meets performance targets, mentors junior technicians, and works closely with the Supporting team engineers to optimize production and drive process improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Supervision:

• Lead a group of shift coordinators to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Lead the team in ensuring process KPIV/KPOV, Quality, and Safety KPI’s are in control
• Prepare and review pass-down reports for the incoming shift.
• Act as a backup for the Operations Manager when needed.
• Mentor and train all levels of Technicians and new hires.
• Conduct Daily Production Meeting and report out daily.
• Assist in executing Management programs/events related to manufacturing operators/technicians.

Production & Process Optimization:

• Monitor machine utilization and performance to meet output expectations.
• Familiar and utilize the Spotfire, DDA, Factory Look, Statistical tools in the daily jobs.
• Execute On Hold if any quality issue triggered.
• Work with engineers to qualify new products and processes.
• Support product conversion activity and process evaluations.
• Able to manage to clear over-WIP inventory.
• Work together with Test Engineers if facing any issue related to test operation.
• Escalate ahead to relevant PIC and management on any issues foresee.
• Make sure all shift staffs are comply to all the rules, regulation and adhere to SOP during work hours.

Technical & Quality Assurance:

• Perform MESA transactions, including yield loss, WIP maintenance and tracking.
• Ensure full compliance with IMS/RBA standards and set an example for all employees.
• Lead line audits and 7S housekeeping enforcement.
• Identify and implement process improvements in collaboration with engineers.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in engineering improvement projects and provide technical insights.
• Participate in engineering discussions on FMEA, 8D, and SPC.
• Support cross-functional areas and take on multiple activites responsibilities.
• Assist in preparing and submitting qualification samples and data reports.