Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Intel; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Facilities Mechanical Engineer to ensure availability, reliability, and maintenance of mechanical systems across manufacturing, clean room, and R&D activities. You will design, maintain, and troubleshoot systems like exhaust, wetlands, and associated infrastructure to support safe and productive operations.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical facilities, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with internal customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 5+ years of hands-on facilities mechanical experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years.
• Proficient in mechanical system design, operations, engineering and management.
• Knowledge in mechanical exhaust and wet systems.
• Experience with preventive/corrective maintenance practices.
• Experience in systems design, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities; able to evaluate data and propose solutions.
• Experience coaching/mentoring teams to drive operational excellence.
• Familiarity with facility maintenance processes and mechanical systems management.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and management.
• Passion for continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to read/interpet design drawings and specs.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Experience in Semiconductor Fab/Advanced manufacturing environments focusing on mechanical facilities reliability.
• PE or Ir registration or competence certifications are highly desirable.
• LEVs/TAB familiarity for air and water.

Responsibilities

• Own, sustain, and improve system reliability, capability, capacity, operational troubleshooting, upgrade evaluation, and optimization of mechanical systems.
• Develop scopes of work for mechanical projects and conduct design reviews.
• Partner with internal customers and external providers to ensure proper maintenance and operation within limits.
• Support environmental compliance for facilities mechanical systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and testing to improve system performance.
• Contribute to roadmaps and asset replacement strategies for reliability and growth.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to support teams.
• Lead cross-site teams and participate in audits as needed.
• Respond to power disturbances and contribute to recovery efforts.
• Some travel and weekend engineering support may be required.

Skills

Mechanical design

Operations management

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Sustainability mindset

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Load modelling

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Details

Job Description: Join Intel-and build a better tomorrow. Intel creates an environment where employees can prosper while creating the innovative technologies that make amazing possible. As a Facilities Operations ,our scope is vast and includes operating and maintaining all Intel sites, offices, labs, data centers and factories globally as well as onsite services and experiences that help employees stay safe and productive. Our Mechanical Engineers make a big impact by supporting our daily tactical efforts in safety, reliability, and environmental objectives. The Role and Impact As a Facilities Mechanical Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the availability, reliability, and maintenance of mechanical systems (Exhaust system, Exhaust Abatement, VOC, Scrubber and Wet System (CHW, CW and TCHW system) and etc) essential to Intel's manufacturing, clean room, and research and development activities. You'll focus on designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical systems to support daily operations, system reliability, safety and environmental objectives. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining optimal operational performance across Intel's facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, sustain, and improve system reliability, capability, capacity, operational troubleshooting, system upgrade evaluation and optimization of mechanical systems.
• Develop engineering scopes of work for mechanical projects and conduct design reviews and evaluations.
• Partner with internal customers and external service providers to ensure systems are maintained and operated within specified limits.
• Support environmental compliance for facilities mechanical systems, ensuring adherence to safety and reliability standards. Compliance to EHS / regulatory / insurance audit requirements
• Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new or modified designs to improve system performance.
• Collaborate on the development of mechanical systems roadmaps and asset replacement strategies to ensure reliability, redundancy, and capacity for facility growth.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to support teams involved in day-to-day operations.
• Modeling and track changes, Troubleshooting problems, Systematic problem solving, providing Mechanical load and capacity data, Delivering operational efficiency, maintenance, testing and commissioning solutions, driving capital budgets for system upgrades, providing technical leadership to Integrated Facilities Management and contractors, member of the Emergency Operations Center, responding to power outages or disturbances and leading in the recovery effort, participating on cross site teams, RDCOC, Mechanical Joint Engineer Team, site audit, etc.
• Some travel and occasional weekend engineering support will also be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and 5+ years of hands‑on experience in facilities mechanical systems, OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical system design, operations, engineering and management
• Knowledge in mechanical exhaust and wet system
• Knowledge in preventive / corrective maintenance practices.
• Experience in systems design, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate data and recommend solutions.
• Experience coaching and mentoring teams to drive operational excellence.
• Familiarity with facility maintenance processes and mechanical systems management.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and management.
• A passion for continuous improvement and advancing sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual with minimal direction, and as part of a larger team
• Experience in Semiconductor Fab or Advanced Semiconductor manufacturing environment with emphasis on Mechanical facilities system operation and reliability improvement, load, capacity modelling, Design and specification for progressive built, tool install, upgrade for large manufacturing facilities and Test and commissioning Mechanical equipment
• Certified Hygiene Technician 2 is an added advantage
• Familiar with LEV and TAB for air and water
• PE or Ir Registration or competence certification is highly desired.

Join us in this impactful role to help shape the future of Intel's facilities while driving operational excellence and innovation.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location

Malaysia, Penang

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on‑site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.