Full Time Equipment Maintenance - Preventative Maintenance Engineer Jobs, in ASEM - Advanced Semiconductor Academy Of Malaysia Pulau Pinang - Maukerja

About ASEM

ASEM (Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia) is based out of Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park II in Cyberjaya and is dedicated to developing next-generation semiconductor talent and translating applied research into commercial silicon. Its thematic focus includes AI accelerators, custom silicon for edge and physical AI, advanced SoC architectures, chiplets and heterogeneous integration, and low-power, high-performance IC design.

About MSRD

Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day (MSRD) 2026 brings together 70+ semiconductor companies, 1,000+ job opportunities, and 40+ industry speakers under one platform, connecting talents with employers across the semiconductor industry in KLCC on 14-17 Oct 2026.

Ahead of the event, we are featuring selected openings from participating employers to help candidates discover available opportunities and identify roles that match their experience and career interests. Submit your resume for relevant opportunities, and join us at MSRD 2026 to meet participating employers and explore more career openings.

Job Summary

Job title: Equipment Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance Engineer

Years of Experience: Preferred 5 years above

Talent Category: Mid-Level

Type of Employment: Full Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and maintain test manufacturing equipment to achieve reliability, uptime, quality, and productivity targets.

• Perform equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and increase operational efficiency.

• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Lead equipment qualification, installation, upgrades, and new equipment introduction activities.

• Monitor and analyze equipment performance indicators and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Process, Quality, Facilities, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and support production requirements.

• Develop automation solutions and engineering improvements to enhance manufacturing effectiveness.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and engineering reports.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.

• Support business continuity and recovery activities for critical equipment issues.

Qualifications REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Test Equipment Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and equipment performance optimization.

• Proficient in problem-solving methodologies such as RCA, 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, and CAPA.

• Experience supporting equipment qualification, process improvement, and new equipment introduction (NPI) projects.

• Strong analytical, technical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of automation systems, machine controls, PLCs, motion control, robotics, and equipment integration.

• Experience with tester and handler equipment in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of data analysis tools, statistical methods, and manufacturing performance metrics (OEE, utilization, downtime, throughput).

• Experience in equipment automation, Industry 4.0, digitalization, or predictive maintenance initiatives.

• Familiarity with programming, scripting, equipment communication protocols, or database applications.

• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system failures.

• Experience leading equipment improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost reduction projects.

• Effective documentation skills for maintenance procedures, engineering reports, technical specifications, and work instructions.

Disclaimer

By submitting your application/resume through ASEM / MSRD 2026, you acknowledge and agree that your information may be shared with relevant participating employer(s) for recruitment and candidate consideration purposes. Submission of your application does not guarantee an interview, selection, or employment offer. Final recruitment decisions are made solely by the respective employer(s).