Total 116 software engineer job vacancies in Penang

The Senior Packaging Engineer will lead packaging development and qualification activities for WD's HDD and Flash storage products. This is a technically hands-on and cross-functional leadership role — you will mentor junior engineers, drive complex packaging programs, and interface directly with customers, suppliers, and global engineering teams.

You are expected to operate with high autonomy, make independent technical decisions, and represent the Packaging Engineering function in NPI and sustaining programs.

Key Responsibilities : 
Technical Leadership

• Lead end-to-end packaging design, development, and qualification for complex HDD/Flash programs
• Define packaging architecture and material strategy for new and sustaining products
• Make independent technical decisions on packaging design trade-offs (cost vs. protection vs. sustainability)
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for packaging within cross-functional teams

Design & Qualification

• Own packaging qualification plans and test execution per ISTA/ASTM standards
• Review and approve packaging specifications, BOMs, and qualification reports
• Lead Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and deviation requests
• Drive DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) reviews

NPI & Program Management

• Lead packaging workstream for NPI programs from concept to mass production
• Manage packaging milestones and deliverables within program timelines
• Interface with global product teams, customers, and contract manufacturers

Vendor & Supply Chain

• Develop and qualify new packaging suppliers in Malaysia/ASEAN
• Lead supplier performance reviews and cost negotiation
• Drive packaging cost reduction (cost down) initiatives

People & Mentorship

• Mentor and coach junior/mid-level packaging engineers
• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance on complex issues
• Support team capability building and knowledge sharing

Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure all packaging meets regulatory requirements (RoHS, REACH, ISTA)
• Champion WD sustainability goals through eco-packaging innovation
• Maintain quality documentation per WD QMS standards

Continuous Improvement

• Lead RCCA for field packaging failures and damage incidents
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects within packaging function
• Benchmark industry trends and propose technology upgrades

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Plant Product Owner for assigned product families from manufacturing stage through end-of-life (EOL).
• Serve as the main interface between Plant and Development for all product-related HW/SW issues.
• Drive First Pass Yield (FPY) performance and implement continuous improvement actions to meet targets.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for production and quality issues (e.g., FOR, field returns, 0km defects).
• Take ownership as Task Force Leader for critical product or process issues, coordinating cross-functional resources.
• Support failure analysis (FA) activities and collaborate with teams to define effective diagnostic tools.
• Transfer product know-how from development to plant during industrialization and ensure smooth product ramp-up.
• Participate in new product development (NPD) phases to incorporate plant lessons learned and prevent recurring issues.
• Provide technical risk assessments and decision justification for quality-related concerns.
• Lead and support cost improvement initiatives (e.g., RPP, IDC) to achieve plant and corporate targets.
• Develop and implement engineering and automation solutions to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness through line buy-off, release, and validation activities.
• Conduct technical training for production technicians and engineers.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contract manufacturers (CM), and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
• Support data analysis and reporting (e.g., SQL queries, technical presentations) for management and customers.
• Provide support in sample builds, testing, and evaluation activities during early product phases.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualify, Assembly Sustenance and Process Improvements on Power QFN package and Cu Clip related thin die assembly processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design package, develop processes to qualify PQFN (Power Quad Flat-No lead) packages for SPS (Smart Power Stage) products & its associated modules.
• Ramp up manufacturing volume and qualify required sources.
• Responsible for line sustaining. Improve assembly yield, capacity, quality and costs.
• Address internal and external customer feedback / issues collaborating with Test / Product Engineers, Quality & Operations organization.
• Manage Product Lifecycle Management documents to the latest status.
• Conduct change-management with suppliers to sustain / improve capacity and cost. 

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.  

The Quality Control Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and manufacturing processes meet required quality standards. This role involves monitoring in‑process quality, performing data analysis, managing change processes, supporting audits, driving continuous improvement to enhance product reliability and manufacturing efficiency, ensures that new product introduction builds meet all quality and reliability requirements before mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and drive improvement of critical product and process quality metrics (yield, defect rates, Cp/Cpk, and reliability).
• Develop, implement, and maintain Control Plans, PFMEA, risk assessments and product/process qualification activities to ensure stable and compliant manufacturing processes.
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution with Process, Equipment, and Operations teams, leading root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why).
• Support customer quality requirements, including audits, documentation control, and technical discussions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and customer quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, customer-specific requirements) and continuously improve quality processes, lessons learned, and best practices.

• Conduct engineering site surveys to plan equipment and interconnection locations at the site, as well as connections to the existing electrical system.
• Develop and prepare designs for residential solar PV systems, including but not limited to the electrical, structural, and mechanical aspects of the projects.
• Work with the Design Department to confirm the engineering design and decide on the DC equipment and AC interconnection locations at the site, as well as connections to the existing electrical system.
• Liaise with and manage subcontractors regarding their scope of work, schedules, and monitoring the quality of workmanship during installation.
• Record, implement, and manage design change requirements.
• Work with internal and/or external parties such as TNB, consulting firms, and local authorities on licensing applications and documentation.
• Liaise and coordinate with TNB HQ and local authorities on meter installation and grid interconnection of the solar PV system.
• Set up a remote monitoring system and perform testing and commissioning of the solar PV system.
• Review deliverables at project milestones to ensure the project is on schedule and within budget.
• Provide weekly reports and new project schedules to the Head of Department, and proactively update on critical issues such as material shortages, project delivery delays, subcontractor competency, law changes, etc.
• Implement best practices and safe work procedures throughout the project on-site.
• Prepare internal handovers to the O&M department, and communicate with O&M resources during O&M and DLP to ensure compliance with the committed Scope of Work and Service Level Agreement.
• Support O&M in attending to any electrical breakdowns related to solar PV systems during the DLP, initiate fault diagnosis and corrective actions for assigned solar PV projects, and implement new designs or procedures for project installation to avoid recurring faults due to project handling or inappropriate design.
• Provide technical reports for any retention claims from subcontractors due to mishandling, manufacturing claims for product failure, and insurance claims for external factors covered by EAR/WC.
• Monitor system performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical performance reports before internal handover to the O&M department.

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree/Postgraduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Preferably have at least 1 year of working experience in electrical installations or the construction industry.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Proficient in Solar PV system design, AutoCAD, and PVSyst (experience in these will be an added advantage).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and ERP systems.
• Customer-oriented, independent, with problem-solving, reporting, and good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working on weekends and public holidays if required.
• Possess a valid Class D driving license and be able to travel.

• Lead and develop a team of technicians and engineers to achieve key maintenance, quality, and equipment performance goals, ensuring strong readiness and reliability of assets for ongoing and future operations.
   
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of TPM pillars, including maintenance KPI (OEE,MTBF,MTTR, tDt), preventive maintenance, autonomous maintenance, and focused improvement to strengthen equipment uptime and stability.
   
• Champion maintenance excellence by coordinating effective planning of maintenance activities, optimizing resource utilization according to company policy, RBA and local labor legal requirement, overseeing equipment condition monitoring, and conducting risk assessments for equipment reliability.
   
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and structured training to build technicians’ technical capability, career growth, and motivation toward achieving departmental objectives.
   
• Instill systematic problem-solving culture, applying root-cause analysis and problem solving tools, LEAN concepts, and reliability-based approaches to eliminate chronic losses.
   
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment that encourages ideas, cross-functional cooperation, and continuous professional development.
   
• Establish, review, and refine maintenance standards, equipment specifications, and long-term toolings care strategies to ensure sustainable performance.
   
• Assist in the planning, formulation, and monitoring of MOC and TPM budgets, ensuring spending compliance with operational priorities.
   
• Promote strong teamwork culture aligned with VS principles, strengthening synergy between operational teams and functional excellence.
   
• Identify and drive initiatives that enhance technical competency, TPM proficiency, and subject-matter expertise among technicians and maintenance personnel.
   
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, safety, health, and environmental requirements, promoting safe work practices and strong TPM discipline.
   
• Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the immediate superior

The Hardware Test Engineer is responsible for driving ATE test solutions for devices and module roadmap and solutions for Renesas’ AI-focused semiconductor portfolio. The position plays a critical role in ensuring product delivery ensuring robust backend solution with no quality issues for AI power semiconductors supporting data center, accelerator, and advanced computing applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Project manage the design and logistics of load boards, probe cards, test sockets and change kits from definition, RFQ, design review and approval to NPI or Production Release.
• Main contact with load boards, probe cards, test sockets and change kit vendors for technical, commercial and operational aspects.
• Manage and monitor spending budget for load boards, probe cards, test sockets and change kits, manage and maintain the tool/system for ATE hardware request and tracking hardware inventory.
• Identify and execute areas for Gross Margin Improvement Initiatives in areas related to load boards, probe cards, test sockets, change kits.
• Interface with cross-functional (Product Group’s engineering, operation etc.) teams for forecast on load boards, probe cards, test sockets and change kits and execute to support NPI timeline, revenue and capacity
• Technical expertise in module testing (socket, board, change kit and handling) on ATE/handlers and providing technical direction for production solution

Analog and Mixed Signal Business Unit (AMS) is looking for a Snr Staff Product Engineer to join our team to drive the product development of state-of-the-art products. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with a cross-functional team to bring a product to volume production starting from product conception to production release. The job scope includes but is not limited to, development of the test plan to ensure datasheet specifications are met. Own the qualification plan and the execution to comply with various JEDEC/AEC quality standards. Own product quality assessment through reliability tests. Collaborate with multi-functional teams such as Design, Test, Applications and Failure Analysis teams during first silicon debug and to root cause field failures. Creation and maintenance of product BOM. Monitor production data to address yield and quality deficiencies using statistical analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full PE product lifecycle ownership from concept to end of life with a focus on ensuring the delivery of the highest quality products to our end customers

• Provide support for DfT, Product releases and Qualifications in Penang

• Compliance to Jedec and AEC standards

• Datasheet and automotive compliance reports

• Real time customer support for design, product and quality related issues

• Temperature/Voltage/Process characterization and production limit setting

• Product new product introduction and yield ownership

• Product BOM release and maintenance

• Excursion management for both suppliers and customers

• Use commercially available yield tools for yield improvement and monitoring, generate weekly reports and review with PE teams

• KPI achievement in product related deliverables including NPI execution and velocity, product cost (Gross margin improvements), product quality performance and failure analysis cycle times

• PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC limit and disposition optimizations to protect quality without excessive waste

The PQE is responsible for ensuring quality and reliability performance of our products, wherever they are designed, manufactured, and assembled, by performing best in class Product Qualification in accordance with international standards and customer requirements. The PQE is also responsible for Reliability Monitoring through ORT.

The PQE works cross-functionally with Design, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability Labs, FA Labs, and Customer/Supplier Quality to prevent defects, drive robust product quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, perform, and review Qualification (new products, second source, material changes, design changes, process changes
• Define, evaluate, and implement suitable stress tests for related product applications.
• Ensure product compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC, etc.).
• Communicate qualification plans and data with customer (Silicon, Package and Board Level).
• Participate in risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA) and ensure mitigation actions are implemented and validated.
• Review qualification test results, assess risks, and provide quality approval for production release or change management.

• To assist in implementing the company Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental Management System to making sure it is full compliances to International Standard, Legal compliances, local regulations and any code of practice.
• Execute the Planning and execution of ISO 9001 standard for both corporate and project site related.
• Be a Liasson parties for relevant authorities to ensure Quality matters and concerns being resolved promptly and effectively.
• Provide sound advice and guidance to support the effective implementation of Quality Management System.
• Continually improve the QSHE Management System implementation and provide sound logical applicable mitigation for QSHE related concern.
• Active participation and inspections including provided Quality audit report in all the Solar Farm.
• Propose the Quality Training program and execute the OJT training program in accordance the needs to address and mitigate risk and danger.
• Assist Project Management Team to implement and execute QAQC plan and Project Quality Plan.
• Coordinate and investigate if any Quality related incident happened and enforce remedial and preventive measure to avoid re-occurrence.
• Responsible to develop, lead and promote Total Quality Management excellent to by ensuring full compliances in accordance to QSHE related.
• To be available for communication and coordination whenever required by the organization for Quality related concern.
• Accountable for overall Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental performance of the corporation.
• Perform inspections with records to making sure the compliances in accordance approved Methods of installation.
• Use professional knowledge and experience with leading assignments, coordination with clients, and service delivery to optimize operational efficiency and client experience.
• Assist the team Manager in assignment and management of specific tasks and work streams.
• Lead assigned sections of an engagement while report accordingly on progress, matters arising and matters of concern throughout an engagement
• Assigns work to fellow / subordinate team members based on section of assignment, while perform quality assurance reviews of work papers
• Work with team members to meet or exceed targeted utilization hours
• Assist with team management and administrative matters

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or Renewables Energy or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional audit experience
• Demonstrate confidence and maturity to work under pressure, in a virtual setting, with an international team
• Demonstrate maturity and capability to work with fellow team members while assist to develop junior members of the team
• Self-driven and possess inclination towards use of technology for professional services
• Open to learning new technical knowledge
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Possess competent working knowledge with audit software and advanced MS Word, MS Excel

We are seeking a Process Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor back-end assembly processes, particularly die bonding and wire bonding. The successful candidate will be responsible for process setup, optimization, yield improvement, and troubleshooting to ensure stable and high-quality manufacturing performance.

The role requires strong technical understanding of back-end equipment, materials, and process interactions, as well as the ability to analyze data, drive continuous improvement, and support production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain die bond and wire bond processes to meet quality, yield, and reliability requirements
• Perform process troubleshooting and root cause analysis for yield loss, defects, and equipment issues
• Support new product introduction (NPI), process qualification, and transfer to mass production
• Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and control plans
• Analyze process data using statistical methods (e.g. SPC, CPK, trend analysis)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Equipment, and R&D
• Drive continuous improvement activities for cost, yield, cycle time, and reliability 

This position is expected to provide Test Operations and Engineering support for products post manufacturing release and deliver operational excellence through cost reductions, OEE, yield and cycle time improvements to achieve our test KPI goals with our Test Manufacturing Sites (Internal and Outsourcing Suppliers) in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and across Asia (Taiwan, China, Korea). This position reports into Operations Engineering Department (OED).

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for Test Operations interface to Renesas Product Groups and other functional teams (Supply Chain, Quality, Packaging, Foundry, PMO) across US, Japan, India, Malaysia, and China on all phases of product lifecycle
2. Execute daily test operations activities with internal factories and test OSATs to ensure customer delivery fulfillment (i.e. Lot tracking and dispositions, Test Program releases, Hardware Troubleshooting/Repairs, Equipment up-time, Tester Utilization OEE tracking, Continuous Improvement Process, etc)
3. Coordinate Probe/Final Test transfer from New Product Introduction to High Volume Manufacturing from Renesas Product Group groups
4. Execute new test capacity expansions (tester/ handler/ hardware) to ensure sufficient capacity and meet production demand
5. Deployment of new tester/handler technology and test solutions to test manufacturing sites from test development
6. Implement best known practices and process within test manufacturing sites
7. Drive Gross Margins (OEE, Yield, Retest) improvement initiatives

Job Summary
Role
1.1 MT Product Purchasing Buyer for related MT Product Group(s) in PgP2 along the complete Product Life Cycle (incl. product relocation).
1.2 MT Purchasing Strategy-, Quality- and Target Cost responsibility and accountability for MT Product Groups in PgP2.
1.3 MT contact interface to Material Field purchasing (Commercial, Quality). Assure aligned messages for the related Product Group from MT to the Material Field Purchasing.
1.4 Escalation in the MT-Pg for Purchasing related issues (commercial, quality, logistics).
1.5 Prepare aligned MT-Pg Product Group Purchasing Strategy for PT-MT/PPU

Job Scope
2.1 Definition & Maintenance of a Product Group Purchasing Strategy considering TTM and Value Stream targets of MT-PgP.
2.2 Product Group interface from Purchasing to MT.
2.3 Leading and responsible for the RPP activities in the respective Product Group (creation, implementation, cooperation cross-functionally) at PgP location.
2.4 Early Supplier involvement in PIF to support Product Innovation and Target Cost Achievement (PILUM).
2.5 Support Annual Price Negotiation by providing new potential business opportunities of Product. Group in pipe-line.
2.6 Challenge and support Material Field buyers to achieve Best Material Field Costs
2.7 Support Material Field Buyers for contracting (e.g. SE-contracts, NDA, Concept Competition etc.)
2.8 Create transparency of costs of Product Group by benchmarking (support the Global Product Champion).
2.9 Responsible for achievement of Best Costs in Product Group (Benchmarking, TCO, RPP) before / after SOP.
2.10 Responsible for Product Group related quality activities (e.g. ISIR, 8D, PQA, etc.)
2.11 First escalation level for Quality and Logistics related supplier issues from Plant.
2.12 Takes care of purchasing related topics/tasks in the Value Stream.
2.13 Ad-hoc tasks as assigned from time to time.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor cleanroom environmental surveys, to verify compliance and support area buy-off.                             
• Develop and execute contamination sampling plans for cleanroom environmental, equipment, tools, and process samples to ensure cleanliness and prevent yield-impacting defects.                            
• Perform routine and event-based environmental and equipment sampling to support operational readiness and cleanroom classification.                                
• Manage handling and qualification of cleanroom indirect materials by setting cleanliness criteria, performing inspections, and approving materials for use.                                   
• Define cleanroom protocols, including gowning, behavior, and contamination prevention practices, and provide training to ensure compliance.                                   
• Define and coordinate with laboratories implement test plans, analyse cleanliness data, investigation deviations, and recommending mitigation actions for product & process cleanliness compliance.    
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in production, facilities, quality, and engineering to support contamination control strategies and maintain acceptable cleanliness levels.