Job Description
IT Staff Engineer (MES)
Bayan Lepas, Malaysia

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES and MES extended solutions supporting manufacturing process and operation automation (Industry 4.0).
  • Define system architecture, integration patterns, and technical standards for MES-related solutions across the shopfloor landscape.
  • Ensure solutions align with manufacturing, quality, and IT enterprise standards.
  • Own and approve system design and functional specifications, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with business requirements.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison with development centers, governing solution realization, design adherence, and quality outcomes.
  • Lead and govern shopfloor modeling, routing design, and MES master data strategy.
  • Establish best practices, data standards, and governance models to ensure data integrity and scalability.
  • Provide expert-level technical support for complex MES issues.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Business IT) and external partners to resolve high-impact production challenges.
  • Lead and oversee IT Acceptance Testing (ITAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for MES/MES extended solutions.
  • Oversee the development of training materials and deliver advanced training sessions to business users and support teams.
  • Mentor junior engineers and act as a technical reference within the MES domain.
  • Define and govern system monitoring, preventive maintenance, and high-availability strategies.
  • Ensure minimal production disruption and rapid recovery from incidents.
  • Manage NPI (New Product Introduction) and MES/shopfloor improvement projects, ensuring on-time delivery and quality within budget.
  • Accountable for 24x7 production support readiness for MES/MES extended solutions, including escalation handling and root cause analysis.


What we look for


  • Master Degree/Bachelor's Degree/Professional Degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in software development or system analysis, with a focus on shopfloor modeling and manufacturing systems.
  • Know-how on Change Management Process, Incident Management Process, Demand Management process, System Development Life Cycle.
  • 1-2 years management experience on junior engineers, provide guidance, support and mentorship.
  • Strong knowledge of MES software & experience with ERP systems and their integration with MES.
  • Experienced in VB/C# .NET programming, SQL, Oracle database and store procedure, Tibco, web service, Window IIS setup.
  • Experienced in Incident/Service Management, Release Management and Project Management Agile methodology and SCRUM knowledge are added advantages.
  • Goo written and spoken languages in BM, English and Mandarin (Optional).


Please contact Ronald Heon Lon Yip for further information via RONALD.YIP@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +60 (4) 3053363.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.
Information at a Glance
Job ID:  24153
Posting Start Date:  8/27/26
Job Family:  Information Technology
Career Level:  Professional (> 3 years)
Company:  OSRAM OS Penang
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  On-Site
Job Shift:  Flex time
Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Department:  IT Production Flow and Planning Penang

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.