Electro-Mechanical Engineer

AIXTRON SE; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is hiring an Electro-mechanical Engineer to design and integrate mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies for advanced semiconductor equipment. You will shape system architectures and ensure manufacturability and reliability across modules.

Join a state-of-the-art greenfield hub in Batu Kawan starting in 2027, collaborating with a global team of around 1,000 employees to deliver next-generation products while adhering to ISO, CE and SEMI standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–10 years of professional experience in electro-mechanical system design.
• Strong expertise in 3D CAD tools (Creo) and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical architecture, vacuum technology and materials engineering.
• Fluent English communication (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies and multi-interface architectures.
• Develop robust tolerance concepts and geometric dimensioning strategies.
• Integrate vacuum systems, power distribution elements, sensors, actuators and motion components.
• Define scalable control architecture and PLC topology for modular systems.
• Lead system-level trade-offs, manage requirements and ensure interface alignment.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing and cost-optimized solutions across the product lifecycle.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, drawings and specifications in English.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

PLM systems

Job description

Batu Kawan, Malaysia // Engineering // With Professional Experience

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) forthird-generation semiconductor materials such asGaN, SiC and GaAs-critical enablers forenergy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the#1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com .

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a newgreenfield manufacturing and engineering hubinBatu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide astate-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & testingof our high-end systems and will contribute toengineering for the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in2027with a rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities -built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people's wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking forpurpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally - while being connected to a global team of around1,000 employees from ~60 nationalitiesacross Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

About the role

The role of an Electro-mechanical Engineer is a core architect of the electro-mechanical and mechanical backbone behind cutting-edge semiconductor equipment. This is a high-impact, hands-on position where you shape complex architectures, engineer precision interfaces, and push the limits of what these systems can do.

You’ll drive robust, high-performance designs across mechanical structures, vacuum assemblies, power pathways, and control interfaces-ensuring every module you touch is manufacturable, serviceable, and built for long-term reliability. As a key technical owner, you’ll influence system-level architecture decisions, champion design excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional experts in manufacturing, service, compliance, and engineering to bring breakthrough hardware to life.

Responsibilities

• Design andoptimizecomplex mechanicaland electro-mechanicalassemblies and multi-interface architectures
• Develop robust tolerance concepts and geometric dimensioning strategies
• Integrate vacuum systems, power distribution elements, sensors,actuatorsand motion components
• Define scalable control architecture and programmable logic controller topology for modular systems
• Lead system-level trade-offs, managerequirementsand ensure interface alignment
• Drive Design forManufacturing and cost-optimized solutions across the product lifecycle
• Conduct structured root cause analysis and support risk assessments such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis(FMEA)
• Manage technical changes within Product Lifecycle Management systems and mitigate cross-module impacts
• Create andmaintainhigh-quality technical documentation,drawingsand specifications in English

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or electrical Engineering
• 2-10 years of professional experience in electro-mechanical system design
• Strongexpertisein 3D Computer Aided Design tools (e.g.Creo) and Product Lifecycle Management systems
• Solid knowledge ofelectro-mechanical architecture, materialsengineeringand vacuum technology
• Experience with power distribution, automationtopologyand motion systems
• Structured problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Familiarity with ISO,CEandSEMIstandards
• Proven ownership, cross-functional collaboration and learning agility
• Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken)

Working Conditions

• Role based atAIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
• Majority of work at theBatu Kawansite.
• Occasional travel to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites.