Field Service Engineer [semiconductor]

Randstad; George Town; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Penang/Kulim seeks a Field Service Engineer to provide on-site technical support for semiconductor equipment, ensuring peak performance of client fabs. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex systems while coordinating with local and international teams.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Mechatronics engineering, 5+ years in field service, and Mandarin proficiency to engage regional stakeholders. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field service experience in semiconductor equipment.
• Strong electrical/mechanical technical skills.
• Mandarin fluency to communicate with regional stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training and support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site technical support to keep client systems running at peak efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair during critical system-down events to minimize fab downtime.
• Use electrical, mechanical, and schematic-reading skills to perform complex repairs and routine maintenance.
• Collaborate with local service teams and international leads to implement lasting corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between fab clients and global engineering teams.

Skills

Field service

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Troubleshooting

Mandarin

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering degree

Job description

Ever wonder what keeps high-volume semiconductor fabs running without a hitch? The engineering team behind the tools. We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join a premier semiconductor equipment MNC in Penang/Kulim. You’ll be hands‑on with cutting‑edge chipmaking systems, delivering critical technical expertise to ensure top‑tier manufacturing facilities run at peak performance.

Responsibility

• Deliver expert on‑site technical support to ensure client semiconductor manufacturing systems operate at peak efficiency.
• Perform swift troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair during critical system-down events to minimize fab downtime.
• Utilize core electrical, mechanical, and schematic‑reading skills to execute complex equipment repairs and routine maintenance.
• Collaborate directly with local service teams and international engineering leads in Switzerland to implement precise, lasting corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between local fab clients and global engineering teams to resolve operational challenges long‑term.

Experience

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in field service, equipment maintenance, or technical support within the semiconductor industry.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to communicate effectively with regional stakeholders.
• Willingness to respond to on‑site emergencies and travel domestically or internationally for training and support.