Carsem
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Consumer Electronics Manufacturing

    Company size

    More than 10,000

    Primary location

    125, Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Taman Maju Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
    Carsem is a leading provider of turnkey packaging and test services to the semiconductor industry, and offers one of the widest range package & test portfolios in the world.Founded in 1972, Carsem is among the most experienced companies in our industry and is recognized as one of the largest in unit volume production. We have over 6,000 employees and ship in excess of 100 million units each week and more than 65% of this volume is shipped as fully tested product. Carsem is a member of one of South East Asia's most successful corporations, the Hong Leong Group, who views semiconductors as a core business.We have three high technology factories. Two are located in Ipoh, Malaysia, and a new third factory is located in Suzhou, China. The two factories in Malaysia, Carsem - M Site and Carsem - S Site, are 10 miles (16Km) apart. Ipoh is a 90 minute drive from Penang and 2.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur.The factories are supported by extensive R&D and failure analysis staff and incorporate highly sophisticated, "state of the art" automated equipment, ensuring quality products which meet the exacting standards of all the automotive, telecom, computer and consumer goods industries. Both factories maintain world-class quality standards having achieved ISO/TS 16949, ISO-9001, ISO-14001 certifications and comply to the Sony Green Partner Program. They are supported with a global network of sales and technical support offices. The China factory, Carsem-Suzhou Ltd., is located in the province of Jiangsu, 50 miles (80Km) west of Shanghai. The new factory is 172K sq. ft. (16K sq. m.) and is on 645K sq. ft. (60K sq. m.) of land in the Suzhou Industrial Park. The construction was completed in January 2004, the staff has been through extensive training in Carsem's existing Malaysian factories and the assembly and test equipment to support the manufacture of the MLP (Micro Leadframe Package) Quad and Dual was installed during the second quarter of 2004. Customer qualifications were completed during the second quarter and the factory started shipping production volumes during the third quarter of 2004.Product & ServicesProduct Groups Assembled at M Site: MLP MICRO I.C. PDIP (300/600 Mil), PLCC, SOIC (150Mil), MSOP (3.0mm), QSOP (150Mil) MICRO SOT 23, SOT66x, TSOT, SOT, TO92; SC 70 POWER TO220, DDPAK, SOT223 S SiteS Site commenced operations in April,1992. The factory has a total floor space of 384,000 sq. ft. (35,700 M2), a work force of 4,300 employees and the ability to expand by 270,000 sq. ft. (25,000 M2) in the future. Product Groups Assembled at S Site: MLP QUAD, DUAL ARRAY SSBGA, SSLGA, FTBGA, CBGA I.C. PDIP (300 Mil), PLCC, SOIC (150/300 Mil), QSOP (300 Mil), SSOP (5.3mm), TSSOP (4.4/ 6.1mm) QFP MQFP, LQFP, TQFP SiP System in PackageOther InformationVISION"To be a World Class Company Offering Assembly, Test/Finishing Solutions to Semiconductor Companies Throughout the World"MISSION"Carsem will Continue to show Profitable Growth with Emphasis on Employee Development and Operational and Service Indices to Ensure that we are the Employer Of Choice and Supplier Of Choice"QUALITYCarsem's policy is to provide products and services of the highest quality through "ZERO DEFECTS TODAY!", preventive Quality culture. Employees will act with honesty, sincerity and operate as a team to continuously strive for improvements in quality, productivity, delivery, services and cost in order to be competitive and profitable. ZERO DEFECTS QUALITY is the responsibility of every employee.PERSONAL DATA PROTECTIONThe Hong Leong Group use personal data in accordance with the Hong Leong Group Privacy Notice for new applicants which can be found (http://www.hongleong.com.my).

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    Responsible for quality systems, including Calibration, ESD, Environmental systems, and QA Equipment PM, ensuring compliance and assurance work
    Responsible for quality systems, including Calibration, ESD, Environmental systems, and QA Equipment PM, ensuring compliance and assurance work
    classification: Manufacturing, Transport & LogisticsManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
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    at Carsem (M) Sdn. Bhd
    Ipoh, Perak
    Cost Controller supporting BU cost efficiency, P&L forecasting, ROI analysis, and financial performance.
    Cost Controller supporting BU cost efficiency, P&L forecasting, ROI analysis, and financial performance.
    classification: AccountingAccounting
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    What’s it like working at Carsem?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Carsem offers a positive work environment with good interdepartmental relationships and friendly colleagues. Employees appreciate the learning opportunities available across various technical areas, comprehensive benefits package, and the presence of supportive immediate supervisors who provide guidance and mentorship.

    However, employees face some challenges including a controlling management approach with frequent micromanagement, limited career advancement opportunities, and minimal investment in new technology due to cost-saving measures. The work-life balance can be challenging with expectations of weekend work and strictly monitored break times.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Engineer
    Sep 2025
    Jelapang Perak1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Poor management and stressful
    The good thingsThe environment between my team is good, overall we can work together without any confrontation.
    The challenges1. Too many bootlicker and political at top management 2. Micromanage staff from top level 3. Makes you work the whole week but never appreciate the effort 4. Didnt want to hear any suggestion from lower level staff 5. High pressure and stressful not good for mental health 6. If you sending more emails it means you are doing your job and if you excellent in speaking, you are welcome.
    2.0
    Engineering Role
    Jun 2025
    Jelapang Perak3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I would say average experience on the overall
    The good thingsThe environment is between the department is good, overall we can work together without any confrontation.
    The challengesNot enough communication from the top management, and also the latest technology of the machines or the product is, are not ventured enough, maybe we do not afford it or maybe we don't captured the market yet
    3.0
    Information Technology Executive
    May 2024
    Ipoh Perak5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Not easy to grow your career and low salary
    The good thingsGood environment and coworkers. Good benefits such as house loan, car loan, medical for self and wife and kids
    The challengesNot good managers, sometime micromanage you. Disturb you for not important stuff at weekend. Need to support at night if have issue, but management dont see this. Others people get promotion. Not easy to grow your career, stuck at same level for years. Low salary if base on your exp years and skills, other company offer better. Chow...
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