Senior Wirebond Process Engineer

Job Title

Senior Wirebond Process Engineer

Role Summary

Perform and lead wire bond process development, optimization, documentation, and production support for semiconductor manufacturing at the Melaka site. The role drives process improvements, supports new product ramps, and leads a team of process technicians.

This position focuses on improving yield, efficiency, equipment performance, and process controls for wire bonding operations.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 5 years of relevant experience in wirebond processes.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include production support, process development, and team leadership.

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations for wire bond processes.
• Develop and implement improved manufacturing methods, procedures, and standardized recipes to improve yield, efficiency, and quality.
• Create and optimize automated wire bond programs and process parameters.
• Document wire bond processes in specifications and work instructions.
• Define applicable wire bond materials and consumables (wire types, capillaries, etc.).
• Define and implement statistical and automated monitoring methods for process control.
• Identify root causes of systematic process or equipment issues and lead corrective actions.
• Plan and execute process startup and experiments to support manufacturing ramps.
• Lead and supervise a team of process technicians.
• Drive projects for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, quality programs, and process automation.

Requirements

Key must-have technical skills and preferred additional qualifications.

• Must-have: Minimum 5 years of relevant wirebond process experience; strong foundation in statistical process control, engineering change control, and process release strategies.
• Must-have: Proficiency with data analysis for process control and improvement.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with die attach and wire bonding for molded devices; familiarity with KNS and ASM platforms.
• Nice-to-have: Experience using statistical analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Spotfire, or JMP.
• Nice-to-have: Strong verbal and written communication, time management, teamwork, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering is required (posting specifies "Bachelor's Degree"). No other degree fields, certifications, or equivalent-experience language were provided.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.