Facilities & Maintenance Engineer/Sr

Symmetry Medical Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Symmetry Medical Malaysia is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of facility systems and CNC assets within a regulated medical device and aerospace manufacturing environment.

The role includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and collaboration with external contractors to support uptime, safety, and audit readiness. A 5+ year track record and ISO/GMP familiarity are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mechanical/electrical/mechatronics field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on maintenance experience, preferably in CNC tooling/precision engineering environments.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing settings; exposure to medical device or aerospace facilities is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of facility systems (HVAC, electrical, compressed air, fire safety, water treatment).
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, AS9100, GMP, and equipment validation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance for production machinery, CNC machines, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment and facility breakdowns to minimize downtime and support continuous operations.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with regulatory standards including ISO 13485, AS9100, GMP, and internal procedures.
• Manage CNC machining equipment maintenance, calibration, alignment, and process stability.
• Coordinate external contractors and vendors for facility services, equipment repairs, and upgrades.
• Support facility operations including HVAC, cleanrooms, compressed air, electrical distribution, fire protection, and water systems.
• Lead or support engineering improvement projects to enhance safety, equipment performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, calibration sheets, and facility documentation for audits.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Participate in EHS inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions.

Skills

maintenance

CNC

regulatory standards

problem solving

communication

project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Job description

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The Facilities & Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all facility systems, production equipment, and CNC-related assets within a regulated medical device & aerospace manufacturing environment. This role oversees preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, facility improvement projects, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

Plan, execute, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance for production machinery, CNC machines, utilities, and facility infrastructure.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment and facility breakdowns to minimize downtime and support continuous operations.

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with medical device & aerospace regulatory standards, including ISO 13485, AS9100, GMP, and internal quality procedures.

Manage CNC machining equipment maintenance, calibration, alignment, and process stability.

Coordinate external contractors and vendors for facility services, equipment repairs, and technical upgrades.

Support facility operations covering HVAC, cleanrooms, compressed air systems, electrical distribution, fire protection systems, and water systems.

Lead or support engineering improvement projects to enhance safety, equipment performance, and manufacturing efficiency.

Maintain detailed maintenance records, logbooks, calibration sheets, and facility documentation for audit readiness.

Monitor spare parts inventory and propose cost-effective solutions for asset maintenance and replacement.

Participate in EHS inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions to ensure a safe working environment.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience, preferably in CNC machining, tooling, or precision engineering environments.

Experience in a regulated manufacturing setting; exposure to medical device or aerospace facilities is an advantage.

Working knowledge of facility systems (HVAC, electrical, compressed air, fire safety, water treatment).

Familiarity with ISO 13485, AS9100, GMP, and equipment validation requirements.

Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

Good communication, planning, and project management skills.

Willing to support extended hours during critical breakdowns or urgent plant needs.