Senior NPI Engineer

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Job Description: As Senior NPI Engineer, you will be responsible for end to end NPI launches from initial planning, technology transfer, program governance and execution through high volume manufacturing (HVM). Serving as a single point of contact and owner, you will bridge the gap between product development, factory qualification, manufacturing operations to consistently meet product launch schedules, cost, quality, ensure on time delivery and customer commitments.

This role demands a unique combination of broad technical depth, complex-technical program management skills, and cross-functional stakeholder management to resolve integrated engineering and supply chain challenge.

Technology Transfer and Start-up Readiness

• Defining major milestones and deliverables for technology transfer and factory start-up requirements.

Qualification and Certification

• Coordinating overall integration, which encompasses ensuring system, process, and material readiness, as well as managing factory qualification and certification activities

Program and Project Leadership

• Planning and managing technical programs or projects, leading project teams, monitoring progress against project schedules, and driving risk mitigation

Sample Build Planning

• Owning and executing sample build plans and ensuring deliverables are successfully completed for Division Customers.

Stakeholder Management

• Communicating, coordinating, and integrating new product/package startups across a highly matrixed environment-interfacing closely with local start-up teams, Technology Development (TD), Divisions, and Virtual Factory (VF) partners
• Tracks Critical Success Indicators (CSIs) to verify equipment capability, line yield, and process repeatability, driving formal Transfer Certification into sustained high-volume manufacturing.
• Leverages post-ramp retrospectives to identify systemic factory enhancements and elevate site NPI deployment speed.

Qualifications

To success in this role, candidate typically require:

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Science or a related engineering field (e.g., Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Mechanic, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering)

Analytical Skills

• A highly data-driven mindset, knowledge of structured problem-solving methods, and proficiency with data mining and visualization

Technical Experience

• 8+ years of direct experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), advanced packaging, semiconductor assembly/test, or high-tech electronics manufacturing. Familiarity with various Assembly Test Manufacturing (ATM) setups and end-to-end manufacturing flows is mandatory.

Candidates must demonstrate relevant hands-on experience in ATM operations, including factory start-up, technology transfer, qualification, ramp, and high-volume manufacturing. A background in module integration is considered a major plus.

Interpersonal Skills

• Proven communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills to align different business units (such as FBG, Planning, TD, and Assembly Test Manufacturing)

Job Type

Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location

Malaysia, Penang Additional Locations: Malaysia, Kulim Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust N/A Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence.

• Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices.

We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.