Equipment Test & Maintenance Technician

ManpowerGroup; Penang; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Malaysia is seeking an Equipment Technician to perform installation, setup, and qualification of test equipment for production lines in Penang. You will handle troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, spare parts management, and production support across shifts, ensuring safety and uptime.

Diploma holders with fluent English and willingness to work rotating shifts are encouraged to apply. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive stability and ramp

Qualifications

• Diploma holder with English proficiency.
• Willing to work rotating shifts.
• Experience with test equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform test equipment installation, setup, conversion, and buyoff activities.
• Support equipment transfer, qualification, and readiness for production use.
• Assist in new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Execute tester and handler configuration changes as required.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of tester, handler, and peripheral equipment issues.
• Diagnose and recover equipment from electrical, mechanical, software, and hardware failures.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and procedures to identify root causes and restore operations.
• Escalate complex issues to engineering teams and support corrective actions.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities according to established procedures and schedules.
• Ensure PM tasks are completed safely, accurately, and on time.
• Maintain proper maintenance records and documentation.
• Provide frontline technical support to manufacturing operations.
• Respond rapidly to equipment downtime events to minimize production impact.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Support continuous production operation through effective shift coverage and issue resolution.
• Repair, replace, and adjust equipment components as required.
• Assist with equipment restoration, refurbishment, and rebuild activities.
• Support equipment modifications and upgrades under engineering guidance.
• Verify equipment functionality following maintenance or repair activities.
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory for critical manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure maintenance tools, fixtures, and measuring instruments are available and in good condition.
• Support inventory tracking and replenishment of critical spare parts.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Follow SOPs and maintenance work instructions.
• Support workplace organization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Sustain high equipment uptime and availability.
• Complete preventive maintenance according to schedule.
• Minimize equipment downtime through timely troubleshooting and recovery.
• Ensure equipment readiness for production, conversion, and qualification activities.
• Support successful manufacturing ramp-up and capacity expansion initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Preventive maintenance

Production support

Safety procedures

English proficiency

Education

Diploma

Tools

Diagnostic tools

SOP comprehension

Job description

ManpowerGroup Malaysia is seeking an Equipment Technician to perform installation, setup, and qualification of test equipment for production lines in Penang. You will handle troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, spare parts management, and production support across shifts, ensuring safety and uptime.

Diploma holders with fluent English and willingness to work rotating shifts are encouraged to apply. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive stability and ramp