Equipment Engineer

Power Integrations; George Town; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Equipment Engineer to enhance efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing. This role involves leading maintenance and optimization initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will be pivotal in driving cost-efficiency and maximizing equipment uptime while utilizing your technical expertise in various toolsets. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on challenges in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in equipment engineering in semiconductor fabrication.
• Deep technical knowledge of various toolsets and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze tool performance data to improve reliability and uptime.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis Tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Xcerra ASL1000 testers

Rasco

XuFeng test handlers

Ismeca

Existech test handlers

Job description

Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Equipment Engineer to lead tool maintenance, optimization, and strategic improvement initiatives within our semiconductor manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in maximizing equipment uptime, supporting process stability, and driving cost-efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, qualification, maintenance, and continuous improvement of complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting chronic tool issues and implementing long-term corrective actions.
• Analyze tool performance data (OEE, MTBF, MTTR) and drive strategies to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with process engineering, production, and facilities teams to support operational goals.
• Manage vendor relationships for tool upgrades, spare parts, and service contracts.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects including new tool introduction, capacity expansion, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, cleanroom standards, and quality systems.
• Provide detailed documentation and reports on tool status, repair history, and improvement initiatives.
• Position may require periodic travel to subcontractor sites in Asia.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in equipment engineering within a semiconductor fabrication (front-end or back-end) environment.
• Deep technical knowledge of one or more toolsets (e.g., Xcerra ASL1000 testers, Rasco, XuFeng and equivalent gravity-feed test handlers, Ismeca, Existech and equivalent rotary/turret test handlers is desirable).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SPC, FMEA, RCA, and use of data analysis tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with automation systems, tool control software, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills.