Cleanroom and ESD Specialist Staff Sr

Plexus Corp.; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Malaysia seeks a Senior Cleanroom and ESD Specialist to lead contamination control strategies and ESD prevention programs regionally, ensuring regulatory and international standards compliance.

You will oversee cleanroom operations, implement environmental monitoring, lead SOP development and training, drive continuous improvement, and address ESD events with proven technical expertise in ISO 14644, GMP, ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of cleanroom standards (ISO 14644, GMP).
• Proven experience in contamination control and ESD management.
• Experience in semiconductor/electronics/medical devices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contamination control and cleanroom operations.
• Implement and monitor environmental parameters and validation processes.
• Lead ESD programs, audits, and equipment testing.

Skills

Contamination control

Cleanroom management

ESD program management

SOP development

Training & leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years

Master’s degree + 8 years

Job description

Purpose Statement: The Cleanroom and ESD Specialist Staff Sr leads, develops, and implements contamination control strategies and ESD prevention programs. The role manages all cleanroom and ESD operations within the region to ensure compliance with regulatory and international standards. This position is vital for maintaining product quality, integrity, and builds customers confidence in Plexus’s products and services.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Contamination Control & Cleanroom Management: Oversee cleanroom operations, developing and maintaining cleaning protocols, monitoring environmental parameters, managing cleanroom validation and certification..
• ESD Program Management: Is responsible for establishing, implementing, and auditing ESD control programs, performing facility audits, managing the selection and testing of ESD-safe equipment, and investigating and resolving ESD-related issues.
• Policy, Leadership and Training: Is responsible for creating and maintaining SOPs, developing and delivering specialized training to engineers and technicians, ensuring audit-readiness of processes and supporting compliance reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Is responsible for leading initiatives to enhance cleanroom efficiency and ESD protection
• Troubleshooting and resolving contamination or ESD events, and staying updated on industry standards, technologies, and best practices.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree;
• Proven experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment. Experience in a managerial or senior engineering role with responsibilities in contamination control and/or ESD management.
• Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or medical device industries is a significant advantage.
• Technical expertise: Deep knowledge of cleanroom standards (ISO 14644, GMP) and ESD standards (ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1)