Manager - Semiconductor Specialist / Engineer (Penang)

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Overview:

The Manager, Electrical & Electronics (E&E) / Semiconductor Specialist within the Business & Corporate Banking (BCB) Division specifically for Process Engineers, Equipment Engineers, and Supplier Qualification / Quality Engineers to transition their technical mastery into corporate banking.

Prior banking experience is not required. In this role, you will evaluate technology projects, assess equipment and operational risks, and guide banking teams on sector-specific financing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Technical Due Diligence: Travel to semiconductor fabs, OSAT plants, data centers, and equipment assembly sites to inspect machinery and infrastructure, verify setup progress, and validate project feasibility.
• Support Deal Structuring: Translate equipment capital expenditure, setup schedules, power/cooling infrastructure requirements, and yield targets into practical credit and financing solutions
• Assess Sector Risks: Evaluate operational reliability, tool depreciation, technology obsolescence, and supply chain stability for technology vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Advise Banking Teams: Serve as an internal technical expert connecting tech clients, Relationship Managers, and credit committees to ensure accurate risk assessments.
• Track Trade Dynamics: Provide insights on global trade policies, export restrictions, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions affecting the sector.
• Identify Business Leads: Utilize industry networks and sector insights to spot prospective corporate clients and refer business opportunities to Relationship Managers

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8 years and above of experience in the semiconductor ecosystem (e.g., fabs, OSAT plants, automated test equipment OEMs) or the data center ecosystem (e.g., AI/HPC hardware clusters, server infrastructure, precision power and cooling systems).
• Clear understanding of front-end/back-end manufacturing processes or data center physical/power infrastructure,machine lead times, precision tooling, and emerging trends (such as AI hardware acceleration, 2.5D/3D ICs, and chiplets).
• Demonstrated capability to evaluate high-value hardware installations, tool depreciation cycles, facility commissioning, and operational supply chain risks.
• Practical understanding of global supply chain dynamics, trade regulations, export controls, and policy impacts on technology hardware.
• Ability to distill complex technical details into clear, concise risk and business insights for internal stakeholders (including banking and risk teams) and external clients.
• Candidate must be willing to travel as required. We are also open to candidates willing to relocate to Kuala Lumpur.