Facilities Engineering Manager - Semiconductor

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 167,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Ownership of capital investments

Global engineering network

Job summary

Businesslist is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineering leader to drive large-scale projects, optimization, and capital investments across a major manufacturing setting in Kuala Lumpur. You will shape long-range facility plans, supervise a high-performance engineering team, and partner with operations, maintenance, and ESHS to ensure plant stability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 8-10+ years in facilities engineering within semiconductor or industrial environments, with 3-5+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3-5+ years of formal people management experience.
• Strong English communication skills with local language capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility engineering projects including system expansions, retrofits, upgrades, replacements, and optimization initiatives.
• Develop and manage long-range facility planning (LRP) strategies.
• Oversee project execution to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage annual CAPEX investments of approximately USD 2.0M - 2.5M.
• Drive facility reliability through engineering standards, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead complex troubleshooting activities and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Partner with operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and ESHS teams to maintain factory stability.
• Develop and implement utility cost reduction strategies and cost improvement projects.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that improve operational performance.

Skills

English communication

People management

Budgeting

RCA

Change management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Job description

Facilities Engineering Projects & Capital Management

• Lead facility engineering projects including system expansions, retrofits, upgrades, replacements, and optimization initiatives.
• Develop and manage long-range facility planning (LRP) strategies.
• Oversee project execution to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage annual CAPEX investments of approximately USD 2.0M - 2.5M.

Operational Excellence & System Reliability

• Drive facility reliability through engineering standards, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead complex troubleshooting activities and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Ensure optimal performance of critical infrastructure systems.
• Partner closely with operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and ESHS teams to maintain factory stability.

Cost Leadership & Operational Efficiency

• Develop and implement utility cost reduction strategies.
• Drive engineering-led cost improvement projects through benchmarking and technical analysis.
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and expenditure controls.
• Optimize system lifecycle and maintenance costs.

Innovation & Technology Integration

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders on future facility initiatives.
• Lead deployment of proven engineering solutions across local operations.
• Support smart facility and digital transformation initiatives.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Develop technical capability through coaching and mentoring.
• Strengthen succession planning and talent pipelines.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8-10+ years of facilities engineering experience within large-scale manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or industrial environments.
• 3-5+ years of formal people management experience.
• Strong English communication skills with local language capability.

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Process control systems
  • Gas and chemical distribution systems
  • DIW (Deionized Water) systems
  • IWW (Industrial Wastewater) systems

Leadership & Commercial Skills

• Experience managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Strong strategic planning and long-range planning capability.
• Proven experience in change management and continuous improvement.
• Advanced problem-solving and RCA expertise.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and developing talent.

Preferred Industry Background

• Semiconductor manufacturing environments are highly preferred.
• Candidates from other advanced manufacturing sectors with relevant facilities engineering leadership experience are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Monthly salary of MYR 15,000-18,000.
• Opportunity to shape long-term facilities engineering strategy and operational excellence.
• Ownership of significant capital investment programs.
• Career progression opportunities within a global engineering network.