Job Description
Senior Staff IT Engineer
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

  • Own and manage the lifecycle of assigned Global Planning Systems, Manufacturing Systems (MES) and other Operational Technology solutions under Global PFP portfolio.
  • Define system roadmap and drive continuous improvements to ensure business requirements, operational excellence and technology sustainability objectives are achieved.
  • Lead medium to large scale projects and initiatives involving Planning Systems, MES Systems, system migration, upgrades, digitalization and process optimization efforts across Global Sites.
  • Facilitate requirement workshops and engage business stakeholders to analyze, define and align functional requirements between Global Sites.
  • Author business requirements, functional specifications, technical specifications and solution design documents for new and existing systems and solutions.
  • Evaluate business requirements and recommend system architecture, application enhancements and technology solutions to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
  • Coordinate and manage external vendors, solution providers and internal technical teams throughout project implementation and support phases.
  • Analyze data and system performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation and operational optimization.
  • Establish and maintain system governance, standards, procedures and best practices to ensure compliance with software quality, cybersecurity and audit requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for system architecture, application design and integration initiatives.
  • Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex system issues impacting manufacturing and planning operations.
  • Lead solution testing activities including test planning, test case design, user acceptance testing and deployment readiness reviews.
  • Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for applications and systems under the team's purview and ensure timely incident and problem resolution.
  • Collaborate with Global Manufacturing Sites to drive process harmonization and system standardization initiatives.
  • Create training materials, conduct knowledge transfer sessions and provide guidance to engineers and business users regarding system functionalities and best practices.
  • Participate and lead ams OSRAM Excellence activities such as Productivity Improvement, Lean, KAIZEN, Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by providing technology recommendations and supporting strategic decision making related to manufacturing and planning systems.


What we look for


  • Master Degree / Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent.
  • 5 to 8 year(s) of working experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment is desirable but enthusiastic
  • Proficiency in PL/SQL and Oracle database is mandatory.
  • Proficient in web technologies such as VB.NET, C#.NET, web services, SOAP and XML is an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in any one or more industrial (Front-End or/and Back-End) MES software solutions such as Workstream, PROMIS, FactoryWorks, OPSCenter, SiView, FAB300 is highly desirable.
  • A highly inquisitive nature with an attention to detail, coupled with creativeness & innovativeness are the traits that would help the candidate to excel in this position while being self-driven and a strong team player would bring them places.
  • Good command of the English language and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of people is desirable.
  • Preferably with Critical Manufacturing background.


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:  24055
Posting Start Date:  8/12/26
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 Team 2

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.