Forward Deployment Engineer / Field Application Engineer - Industrial AI

Innowave Tech Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based bonuses

Regional presence in Asia and Europe

Exposure to cutting-edge AI tech

Job summary

Innowave Tech Sdn. Bhd. in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Forward Deployment Engineer/Field Applications Engineer to deploy AI solutions in industrial settings and translate customer needs into actionable AI workflows.

The role involves end-to-end implementation, collaboration with AI engineers and product teams, and travel to regional projects. English proficiency is essential; Chinese is a plus for global client support.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in Malaysia without visa sponsorship.
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 1–2 years in industrial automation or technical operations.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support regional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site or remote deployment of AI solutions in industrial environments (semiconductor, advanced manufacturing).
• Translate customer requirements into practical system configurations and AI workflows.
• Drive end-to-end implementation: integration, validation, and optimization.
• Diagnose production and system challenges using data and domain knowledge to propose fixes.
• Bridge feedback between customers and product teams to inform improvements.
• Collaborate with AI engineers, product managers, and domain experts.

Skills

Problem solving

Fast learner

Hands-on

Communication

Cross-functional

English

Education

Bachelors in Computer Engineering

Bachelors in Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Edge deployment

Data pipelines

System integration

Job description

Innowave Tech is a Singapore-headquartered AI company specialising in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industry. Our flagship products — ZeroDefect (AI-powered defect detection), Autopilot (drag-and-drop workflow automation), and iWave Insight (LLM-powered analytics) — help leading fabs and manufacturers achieve higher yields, faster cycle times, and smarter decision making.

With offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Wuxi (China), and Dresden (Germany), we work alongside global clients including tier-1 IDMs, foundries, and OSATs. We are growing rapidly across all our locations and are looking for top talent to join our expanding team.

Role Overview

The Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE) / Field Application Engineer (FAE) is a critical bridge between advanced AI capabilities and real-world industrial deployment. This role works at the intersection of customer needs, domain expertise, and product evolution—ensuring AI solutions deliver measurable outcomes in production environments.

FDEs translate complex manufacturing challenges into deployable AI workflows, enabling scalable, high-impact transformation across factories.

This position is based in Penang, Malaysia. We also welcome remote candidates based in Melaka who can collaborate closely with our Penang and Singapore teams.

Key Responsibilities

Customer-Facing Deployment & Execution

Lead on-site or remote deployment of AI solutions in industrial environments (semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, etc.)

Translate customer requirements into practical system configurations and AI workflows

Drive end-to-end implementation: integration, validation, and optimization

Problem Solving & Solution Design

Diagnose complex production and system challenges using data, domain knowledge, and engineering principles

Rapidly find the solutions or communicate the problem through internal system to product or Development team for the problem fix

Ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with real production constraints

Bridge Product & Reality

Act as the feedback loop between customers and product teams

Convert deployment insights into product improvements, new features, and reusable modules

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with AI engineers, product managers, and domain experts

Communicate effectively with customer stakeholders across engineering, operations, and management levels

Required Qualifications

Must be legally eligible to work in Malaysiawithout the need for a work pass or visa sponsorship.

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

1-2 years relevant experience in industrial automation or technical operations.

Willingness to travel internationally to support regional project development and deployment.

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of industrial systems, manufacturing processes, or equipment data environments

Experience with system integration, data pipelines, or edge/cloud deployment is a strong advantage

Core Capabilities

Strong problem-solving ability in complex, real-world environments

Fast learner with the ability to adapt to new domains and technologies quickly

Hands-on mindset with a bias toward execution and outcome

Communication & Leadership

Good communication skills—able to translate between technical teams and business stakeholders

Comfortable working directly with customers in high-stakes environments

Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams

Excellent command of English is required, with proficiency in Chinese as a strong plus to support our world-class, global client base

AI & Data (Preferred)

Exposure to AI/ML concepts, data analytics, or industrial AI applications

Experience with deploying or operationalizing AI models is a plus

What We Offer

A high-impact role at the intersection of AI and semiconductor manufacturing — one of the world’s most critical industries.

Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling company with regional presence across Asia and Europe.

Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies (LLMs, computer vision, agentic automation) without needing to be a deep technical specialist.

Collaborative, engineering-driven culture where your contributions are visible and valued.

Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses. Salary is open for negotiation depending on qualifications.

We are scaling our operations and currently have multiple openings for this role. If you are looking to launch your career in the AI industry or are a junior professional eager to apply your skills to real-world industrial systems, we offer a dynamic environment where you can grow alongside our latest projects.