Industrial Gas Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors Malaysia is seeking an experienced engineer to oversee industrial gas systems across multiple processes, including LN₂, N₂, LCO₂, Plasma Gas, Forming Gas and LPG. You will ensure safe, reliable supply and lead maintenance and upgrade projects with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 2+ years in gas systems within semiconductor or high-tech environments, strong knowledge of gas networks and safety standards, and collaboration with production, facilities and suppliers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in industrial gas systems in semiconductor/manufacturing/electronics industries.
• Strong knowledge of industrial gases, gas distribution, storage, pressure reg, vaporizers and related equipment.
• Experience with gas system design, calculations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with safety codes, standards and regulations for industrial gases and hazardous materials.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance for LN2, N2, LCO2, Plasma, Forming Gas and LPG gas systems to ensure safe, reliable supply.
• Analyze system performance post-maintenance and drive corrective actions.
• Lead gas-related CAPEX projects from concept through handover.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and root-cause investigations for gas incidents.
• Collaborate with production, facilities, EHS and external suppliers to optimize gas consumption and reliability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and maintenance plans.

Skills

Technical gas knowledge

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering ( Mechanical/Chemical/Process)

Certification in Project Management or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing industrial gas systems in semiconductor, manufacturing, electronics, chemical, or similar industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial gases, gas distribution networks, storage systems, pressure regulation systems, vaporizers, and associated equipment.
• Experience with gas system design, engineering calculations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with applicable safety codes, standards, and regulations related to industrial gases and hazardous materials.
• Strong project management, analytical problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor or high-technology manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of hydrogen and specialty gas systems.
• Certification in Project Management, Professional Engineering, or relevant technical disciplines.
• Experience with operational excellence, reliability engineering, and energy optimization programs.
• Knowledge in Cryogenic piping would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge on AutoCad and MS Project

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan, forecast, and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities for industrial gas systems, including LN₂, N₂, LCO₂, Plasma Gas, Forming Gas, and LPG systems, to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted gas supply to manufacturing operations.
• Monitor, analyse, and measure system performance and effectiveness following maintenance activities, implementing corrective and improvement actions where necessary
• Lead gas-related CAPEX projects from concept, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, industry standards, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and root cause investigations for gas-related incidents and system failures.
• Collaborate with production, facilities, EHS, and external suppliers to optimize gas consumption, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor system performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and increase reliability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, maintenance plans, and engineering standards.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies to maximize system reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Implement Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) on the gaseous systems to improve system efficiency
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for gas system failures and supply interruptions.
• Manage vendor, contractor and service provider activities for maintenance, inspections, statutory compliance requirements (DOSH and DOE) and service level agreements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, operating procedures, and technical documentation for all industrial gas systems.
• Support as necessary on the NXP expansion project from industrial gases perspective

Key Competencies

• Accountability and ownership
• Technical expertise in industrial gas systems
• Project management
• Risk assessment and safety leadership
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Strategic planning and resource management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

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