APCC Technician

Intel Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Malaysia (Penang) seeks a skilled operator to monitor and support wafer-level manufacturing from a centralized remote operations environment, ensuring safe and stable factory execution.

The role involves coordinating production material movement, monitoring equipment health, and responding to alarms. Candidates should have a Diploma in a related technical field and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with relevant technical qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing is an advantage.
• Experience using computer-based manufacturing or automation systems is an advantage.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support real-time wafer-level manufacturing operations from a centralized remote operations environment.
• Plan, monitor, and coordinate production material movement.
• Monitor equipment health and manufacturing conditions; coordinate with support teams.
• Respond to alarms and execute authorized recovery actions.
• Maintain shift documentation and handover records.
• Communicate manufacturing status and issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Real-time monitoring

Remote operations

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

• Monitors and supports real-time wafer-level manufacturing operations from a centralized remote operations environment to maintain safe, stable, and predictable factory execution.
• Plans, monitors, and coordinates production material movement across manufacturing processes using established manufacturing and automation systems.
• Monitors equipment health, availability, operational status, and manufacturing conditions, and coordinates with production and technical support teams to maintain operational readiness.
• Responds to equipment, manufacturing, automation, and material-flow alarms according to established procedures, performs authorized recovery actions, and escalates unresolved or abnormal conditions to the appropriate support teams.
• Executes approved real-time disposition actions for production lots and equipment conditions within authorized scope and established manufacturing rules.
• Monitors and manages material flow across manufacturing operations to support production priorities, cycle time, equipment utilization, and manufacturing output requirements.
• Identifies material-flow constraints, abnormal conditions, equipment interruptions, or automation issues and coordinates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Equipment, and other support functions for resolution.
• Interprets and executes production instructions using information from documented specs, manufacturing systems and multiple stakeholders while ensuring compliance with established safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Uses manufacturing and automation systems to monitor factory conditions, equipment status, lot movement, alarms, and production execution.
• Supports troubleshooting of workstation, manufacturing system, and automation-related issues within authorized scope and escalates system or equipment issues when additional technical support is required.
• Monitors manufacturing indicators and operational data to identify deviations, recurring issues, or opportunities to improve factory execution.
• Maintains accurate shift documentation, manufacturing records, issue status, and operational handover information to ensure continuity between shifts and support teams.
• Communicates manufacturing status, equipment issues, material-flow constraints, recovery progress, and outstanding actions clearly and promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to improve remote operations effectiveness, standard work, manufacturing consistency, and workstation performance.
• Supports training and knowledge sharing with peers to strengthen team capability and consistent execution of manufacturing procedures.
• Performs assigned activities in accordance with applicable EHS, quality, manufacturing control, and work procedures.

Qualifications:

Education

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Microelectronics, Chemical/Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Fresh graduates with relevant technical qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer-level manufacturing, manufacturing operations, equipment operations, automation, or other high-volume manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Experience using computer-based manufacturing, production, or automation systems is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with remote manufacturing operations, equipment monitoring, production control, material-flow management, or factory automation systems.
• Experience monitoring and responding to production, equipment, automation, or material-flow alarms.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing workflows and the interaction between material movement, equipment availability, production priorities, and manufacturing output.
• Experience interpreting production instructions and manufacturing data from multiple systems and information sources.
• Familiarity with systematic troubleshooting, problem solving, and manufacturing excursion or abnormal-condition management.
• Basic data analysis skills with the ability to identify trends, abnormalities, and recurring manufacturing issues.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment is an added advantage.
• Experience training, coaching, or providing technical guidance to peers is an added advantage.

Other Requirements

• Strong technical aptitude and systematic problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment and initiative when responding to complex or non-standard manufacturing conditions within authorized scope.
• Ability to monitor and manage multiple manufacturing activities and priorities from computer-based workstations.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to effectively navigate manufacturing, monitoring, and automation systems.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing operations, equipment availability, material flow, automation, and manufacturing process control.
• Ability to interpret and follow production instructions, standard operating procedures, escalation requirements, and manufacturing controls.
• Ability to recognize abnormal equipment, material-flow, automation, or production conditions and elevate according to established procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities, including the ability to coordinate effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Equipment, Automation, and other support teams.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to adjust to changing manufacturing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new manufacturing systems, automation technologies, processes, and operating methods.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, manufacturing discipline, and operational excellence.
• This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.
• Willing and able to work rotating shift schedules, including day and night shifts, as required.
• Able to support overtime, weekends, public holidays, factory ramp, and manufacturing recovery activities based on operational requirements.

Job Type:

Shift:

Shift 9 A1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

*Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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