Engineer II

Key Responsibilities

Cost Analysis & Data Analytics

• Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct labor, indirect labor, utilities, maintenance, materials, and factory overhead expenses.
• Collect, validate, and interpret production, costing, and operational data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain package-level cost models and cost-per-unit calculations for semiconductor products.
• Identify key cost drivers and recommend practical solutions to improve cost efficiency and operational performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities through data-driven analysis.
   

Manufacturing Process Analysis

• Develop a strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, particularly SOT, SOD, QFN, and NQFN packages.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows, cycle times, yields, and productivity metrics to identify optimization opportunities.
• Lead process mapping and workflow documentation activities to improve operational visibility and efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and productivity enhancement programs.
• Evaluate process performance using statistical and analytical methods to support operational excellence.
   

Cost Reduction & Productivity Improvement Projects

• Lead and support cost reduction initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, labor productivity, material utilization, and factory overhead optimization.
• Conduct cost-benefit and ROI analyses for process improvement, automation, and capital investment projects.
• Develop implementation plans, track project deliverables, and monitor realized savings against targets.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for waste reduction, productivity improvement, and manufacturing cost optimization.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and savings achievements to management and stakeholders.
   

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Finance teams to drive business and operational objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather data, align improvement priorities, and execute cost optimization initiatives.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops related to manufacturing efficiency, cost competitiveness, and operational performance.
• Provide analytical support for decision-making and strategic improvement projects.
   

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and present regular reports, dashboards, business reviews, and management presentations related to manufacturing costs and project performance.
• Maintain costing databases, financial models, and project documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing cost, productivity, utilization, and efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting systems and analytical tools.
   

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical & Analytical

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial engineering principles, and cost analysis methodologies.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing costs, productivity metrics, and operational performance data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, complex formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools is highly preferred.
• Ability to develop costing models, perform financial analysis, and identify improvement opportunities through data analytics.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes is an added advantage.
   

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to solve complex operational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Results-oriented mindset with a structured and data-driven approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
   

Communication & Teamwork

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present technical and financial findings to cross-functional teams and management.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence positive change across various departments.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related disciplines).
• 2-4 years of working experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Cost Engineering, Process Improvement, Operations Excellence, or related fields.
• Experience in manufacturing environments; semiconductor industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in data analysis, cost reduction initiatives, productivity improvement, or operational excellence projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, or equivalent is an advantage.