Project leader (Semiconductor)

Company Description

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”. Bosch 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 now a fourth plant with a final testing centre for sensors and semiconductors.

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 commenced 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.

Job Description

Join our exciting team as an Industrialization Project Lead , you will take ownership of industrialization and transfer projects across our International Production Network. You will ensure that final test processes are ready on time, on quality, and aligned with product development milestones.

You will be the critical link between product development teams and final test manufacturing sites worldwide turning innovation into scalable production excellence.

Job scope:

• Lead and drive industrialization and transfer projects within the International Production Network (IPN)
• Ensure final test readiness in Semiconductor Backend according to agreed project milestones
• Act as the key interface between product development teams and international plant locations
• Establish and manage structured project plans including timelines, work packages, and risk management
• Build and lead cross-functional industrialization teams (technical, logistics, operations, etc.)
• Define and align requirements for final test processes and material flow in production plants
• Facilitate workshops and moderate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3 - 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry with a strong technical background (backend experience preferred)
• Proven project management experience with the ability to structure timelines, define work packages, and manage risks effectively
• Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset with an independent and structured way of working
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to moderate cross-functional meetings and workshops across different organizational levels
• Team-oriented, reliable, and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in an intercultural environment
• Fluent English (written and spoken); German skills is a plus

Additional Information

• Benefits: Company Insurances, Transport Allowance, Flexi Work hours, Car Loan Subsidy, Meal Subsidy, high EPF, etc.
• Leave Entitlement e.g. Annual Leave, Medical Leave, etc.
• Work in a fast-growing semiconductor environment
• Take ownership of impactful international projects
• Collaborate with global experts across the International Production Network (IPN)
• Develop your leadership and project management capabilities
• Be part of a strong, intercultural team with high team spirit

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