Facility Engineer

MY SEMI PRECISION SDN BHD; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MY SEMI PRECISION SDN BHD is seeking a dedicated Facility Engineer to oversee operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of facility systems in a high-tech manufacturing environment. The role covers surface treatment, WWTP, HVAC and cleanrooms, DI water, and building utilities to ensure safe, efficient production.

The ideal candidate will lead PM programs, drive energy and waste reduction initiatives, manage contractors, and support ISO standards and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in semiconductor/electronics/manufacturing or data center/cleanroom environments.
• Strong knowledge of surface treatment, wastewater, HVAC and cleanroom tech, DI water/UPW systems, and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of surface treatment systems including electroplating, anodizing, degreasing, and chemical dosing systems.
• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant and monitor processes like neutralization, chemical precipitation, flocculation, filtration, and sludge dewatering.
• Maintain HVAC systems supporting manufacturing and cleanroom operations, including AHUs, filtration, temperature, humidity, and pressurization control.
• Oversee DI/UPW water systems, including RO/ultra-pure water, softeners, filtration, and distribution networks.
• Monitor plant utilities: mechanical (chillers, cooling towers, compressors, gases, steam) and electrical (HT/LV, transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators).
• Maintain facility infrastructure: buildings, warehouses, fire/safety/security systems, and building fabric.
• Develop and implement PM programs and support predictive maintenance using vibration analysis, thermography, RCA, and condition monitoring.
• Lead facility engineering projects from concept to commissioning, including specs, RFQs, budgets, FAT/SAT, and qualification.
• Ensure environmental compliance with ISO 14001/45001; conduct risk assessments, PTW and LOTO procedures.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Vendor management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Tools

BMS

SCADA

Job description

The Facility Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of facility systems supporting a high-tech manufacturing environment. The role encompasses surface treatment equipment, wastewater treatment systems, HVAC and cleanroom facilities, DI water systems, plant utilities, and building infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The incumbent will lead preventive and predictive maintenance activities, facility improvement projects, contractor management, utility optimization initiatives, and environmental compliance programs while supporting production requirements and business growth.

Key responsibilities

Manage operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of surface treatment systems, including chemical treatment lines, electroplating systems, anodizing equipment, degreasing and cleaning systems, chemical dosing systems, fume extraction systems, and wet scrubber systems

Operate and maintain industrial wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and monitor wastewater processes including neutralization systems, chemical precipitation, flocculation and clarification, filtration systems, sludge dewatering systems, and wastewater recycling and recovery systems

Manage HVAC systems supporting manufacturing and cleanroom operations, including temperature control, humidity control, airflow management, pressurization systems, HEPA/ULPA filtration systems, air handling units (AHUs), and chilled water systems

Manage operation and maintenance of deionized (DI) water systems, reverse osmosis (RO) systems, ultra-pure water systems, water softeners, filtration systems, and storage and distribution networks

Monitor plant utilities including mechanical utilities (chiller systems, cooling towers, air compressors, vacuum systems, industrial gases systems, steam and hot water systems, process exhaust systems) and electrical utilities (HT/LV electrical distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, standby generators, power monitoring systems)

Maintain overall facility infrastructure including factory buildings, office areas, warehouses, roads and drainage systems, fire protection systems, security systems, and building fabric and structures

Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) programs and support predictive maintenance initiatives utilizing vibration analysis, thermography, motor current analysis, and condition monitoring

Lead facility engineering projects from concept to completion, including preparation of technical specifications, RFQs, and project budgets, and manage installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and qualification activities

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate standards, support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, conduct risk assessments and job hazard analysis, and implement permit-to-work (PTW) and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures

Drive operational excellence and cost reduction initiatives, identify opportunities for energy savings, water conservation, waste reduction, and carbon footprint reduction, and utilize Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and Reliability Engineering tools

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related engineering discipline

3-5 years of relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, PCB manufacturing, precision engineering, medical device manufacturing, or data center or cleanroom environment

Strong knowledge in one or more of the following areas: surface treatment and plating systems, wastewater treatment processes, HVAC and cleanroom technologies, DI water and UPW systems, chiller and cooling tower systems, compressed air systems, electrical distribution systems, industrial piping systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA systems, preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies, or energy management programs

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis (RCA) capability

Project management skills and budget and cost control awareness

Vendor and contractor management capability

Communication and stakeholder management skills

Leadership and teamwork capability

Risk assessment and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment