Line Control Engineer

Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang
Permanent
Full-time

20 days ago
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Company DescriptionBosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd. In Malaysia, Bosch is active in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing sites and research and development offices in Penang, producing automotive electronics, power tools and steering systems, and soon a fourth plant with a final testing centre for sensors and semiconductors. In 2020, Bosch Malaysia generated consolidated sales of RM 518.4 million (108.1 million euros), and currently employs more than 4,000 associates.PgP5 Plant is Bosch Group’s newest expansion in Malaysia a semiconductor test site in Batu Kawan Penang. The construction has begun in May 2021 and first series of production to commence in 2023. With the long-term forecasts for growth of semiconductor component quantities, coupled with the front-end production in Bosch’s Dresden facility in Germany, capacity expansion is required for the back-end production, which is the final testing phase of semiconductors and sensors. PgP5 will primarily focus on the final testing of components manufactured at Bosch Automotive Electronics’ fab in Dresden, Germany. The plant will also house R&D and training facilities.Bosch in Malaysia is a part of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life”.Job Description

Develop and maintain production schedules that reflect actual capacity and demand forecasts, ensuring optimal use of resources across three different Final Test lines.
Conduct detailed capacity analysis and simulation studies to identify bottlenecks, underutilization, or excess capacity.
Analyze machine downtime, utilization, and availability data using SEMI E10 indicators (e.g., Uptime, Downtime, Standby, Engineering Time) to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with production, equipment, and process engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting daily production targets.
Monitor and adjust daily line performance in real-time, using data dashboards and reporting tools to escalate potential delays or deviations from the plan.
Communicate production priorities clearly to operations teams and coordinate recovery actions when deviations occur.
Support NPI (New Product Introduction) readiness by aligning line planning and scheduling to engineering and qualification timelines.
Maintain detailed documentation of production planning assumptions, capacity metrics, and issue resolutions for traceability and audit readiness.
Participate actively in cross-functional planning meetings, including daily meetings, weekly reviews, and monthly operational meetings.
Identify improvement opportunities and lead or contribute to Improvement projects, Relevant audits & assessments, and digitalization projects or process enhancement.
Collaborate with IT and Data Analytics teams to automate reporting tools and integrate production planning systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, etc.)
Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in a related technical role

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Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave and etc
Company Insurances and etc

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