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Trainee - Associate Engineer Process Engineering (AE)

On-site Penang, Malaysia full time
As an Associate Engineer Process Trainee, you will be part of a dynamic manufacturing environment, supporting process stability, equipment performance, and continuous improvement across various modules and fabs. You will undergo structured on-the-job training and mentorship to build foundational skills in semiconductor manufacturing, data analysis, and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities  

  • Perform process sustaining tasks on 12-hours shifts (morning & night) such as holding lots dispositions, shift pass-down, alarm recovery, tool set-up data review, SPC/FDC/YDD out-of-control inhibits and checking, data analysis and compilation, and tasks claim as assigned by supervisors.  

  • Troubleshoot process related issues. Act as a first line of defense in the module and in responding to process, equipment and measurement abnormality and deviations.  

  • Monitor and analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts using SPACE and other tools; respond to process deviations and follow corrective action systems (CAS). Perform tasks according to out-of-control OCAP, Corrective Action System (CAS) with mindset of quality come-first.  

  • Assist in lot disposition and data collection for process and equipment faults; ensure accurate documentation and pass down .  

  • Collaborate with Engineers and Specialists on process qualifications, experiments (e.g., R&R runs, DOE), and improvement projects.  

  • Execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.  

  • Contribute to scrap reduction initiatives and uphold high standards of operational discipline.  

  • Ensure safety, discipline, and housekeeping compliance in work area by all personnel.  

  • Comply with environmental, health, safety and security (EHSS) system, policies, procedures and guidelines that are applicable to your scope of work and workplace.  

Requirements  

  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.  

  • Willingness to work on rotating shifts.  

  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing setting.  

Development Opportunities  

  • Structured training and mentorship from experienced engineers.  

  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and various modules.  

  • Opportunities to participate in innovative and improvement projects.  

Education  

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Microelectronics, Chemical Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or any other relevant engineering discipline.  

Experience  

• Fresh graduate  

Other essential attributes  

• Perform 12-hours rotating shift  

• Team Player  

• Good ownership and accountability  

• Good verbal and written communication skills  

• Flexible and able to support overtime  

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-17. Posted 2026-10-17.

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