Equipment Maintenance Engineer: Lean, Kaizen & Optimization

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia is seeking a maintenance-focused engineer to manage daily equipment operations, implement maintenance plans, and ensure production equipment runs safely and efficiently. You will lead preventive maintenance, supervise operators, train technicians, and contribute to safety and KPI improvements using MTBF/MTTR/OEE.

A degree in engineering and 3–5 years in lean practices are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical or any Engineering related majors.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Lean, Kaizen, or operational excellence is a plus but not mandatory
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical control principles of equipment, with extensive experience in maintaining wire manufacturing equipment
• Able to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement equipment maintenance plans to minimize failure rates and ensure normal equipment operation
• Repair production equipment and maintain management system data
• Guide and supervise operators and maintenance technicians in performing daily and preventive maintenance
• Provide training to enhance maintenance and repair skills of maintenance technicians; review equipment maintenance guidelines semi-annually and revise them as necessary
• Ensure the effective execution and implementation of relevant company policies and procedures
• Assist in formulating safety-related policies and regulations, and organize and implement various policies, systems, and plans established by the company and the department
• Establish equipment operation records and parameters, propose equipment improvements, and participate in equipment Kaizen improvement projects
• Implement strategy for spare-parts management and vendor management, using MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and downtime to evaluate performance
• Participate in regular risk assessments and implement improvements to safety guarding and protective measures in accordance with EHS requirements
• Strictly adhere to LOTO procedures, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and comply with all EHS management policies

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Operational excellence

Electrical control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Servo systems

VFDs

Sensors

Job description

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia is seeking a maintenance-focused engineer to manage daily equipment operations, implement maintenance plans, and ensure production equipment runs safely and efficiently. You will lead preventive maintenance, supervise operators, train technicians, and contribute to safety and KPI improvements using MTBF/MTTR/OEE.

A degree in engineering and 3–5 years in lean practices are preferred.