Principal Engineer Frontend-Backend Integration

Kulim (Malaysia) Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 8, 2025 Last posted June 8, 2025
Job description
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Job Description
In your new role you will:
  • Perform root cause analysis for ICO / FAR related defects, evaluate defect prevention methodologies in relevant unit processes
  • Benchmark and perform interconnect-related process analysis for existing and new technologies to achieve maximum process capability against benchmark and work with UPS and BE engineering to eliminate defects and drive continuous improvement
  • Integration technical support in new technology transfer projects
  • Development of innovative processes and process characterization methodologies for existing and new interconnect technologies
  • Design & execute experiments and perform technical analysis & documentation on the results
  • Assessment of process changes and process change management
  • Interface between business units, process engineering, frontend and backend sites, reliability engineering and production
  • Interact and communicate effectively in cross functional teams e.g. in 8D teams and taskforces


Your Profile
You are best equipped for this task if you have:
  • PhD / Master / Degree in Physics / Chemistry / Material Science / Mechanical Engineering / Electronics Engineering or equivalent
  • At least 5-8 years of in-depth knowledge of characterization methodology on packaging assembly materials and processes
  • Good knowledge in material science, metallurgy, polymer science, advanced failure analysis (fractures, intermetallic & microstructure, interfacial adhesion, surface & chemical analysis, outgassing, stress)
  • Good technical knowledge in chip-to-package interactions with regards to interconnect reliability, materials and processes (wafer saw, die attach, wire bonding, flip chip bonding, molding)
  • All-round expertise in FOL processes preferred
  • Good experience in problem solving methodologies and design of experiment. Good interpersonal skills, analytical and leadership skills & a good team player
  • Must be a self-starter who can work both independently and in groups across different site functional teams


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About this role

Summary

Analyze defects, support technology transfer, and develop innovative processes.

Job title

Principal Engineer Frontend-Backend Integration

Experience level

5-8 years

Industry

semiconductors

Location requirements

Located in Kulim, Malaysia; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PhDMasterDegree in PhysicsChemistryMaterial ScienceMechanical EngineeringElectronics Engineeringcharacterization methodologymaterial sciencemetallurgypolymer sciencefailure analysischip-to-package interactionsFOL processesproblem solvingdesign of experimentinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsleadership skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

material scienceprocess engineeringfailure analysisinterconnect reliabilitypackaging
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia

On-site City