Equipment Engineer: Lead Setup, Reliability & Optimization

Gateway Search; Selangor; On-site; MYR 78,120 - 122,760; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search in Malaysia is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support production line setup, reliability, and continuous optimization in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on installing and commissioning lines, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and driving OEE and yield improvements. Experience in electronics or lithium-ion battery manufacturing is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting or process improvement in manufacturing.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or lithium-ion battery manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, and equipment maintenance methodologies.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead new production line setup, including equipment installation, commissioning, evaluation, and acceptance to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, process capability, and yield enhancement.
• Support equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and technical optimization projects.
• Participate in product failure analysis and support corrective actions related to quality issues or customer complaints.
• Manage tooling, fixtures, and spare parts usage with cost control awareness.
• Ensure compliance with company EHS policies, procedures, and training requirements.

Job description

Gateway Search in Malaysia is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support production line setup, reliability, and continuous optimization in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on installing and commissioning lines, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and driving OEE and yield improvements. Experience in electronics or lithium-ion battery manufacturing is highly preferred.