Industrial Gas Engineer

NXP Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Limited in Malaysia seeks an experienced Gas Systems Engineer to manage industrial gas systems (LN2, N2, LCO2, plasma gas, forming gas, LPG) ensuring safe, reliable supply for manufacturing. You will lead maintenance, design, commissioning, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Role requires 2+ years in industrial gas environments, strong project management, safety knowledge, and hands-on troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Process or related)
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing industrial gas systems
• Strong knowledge of industrial gases, gas distribution, storage, and regulators
• Experience with gas system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Familiar with safety codes and regulations for industrial gases
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication across cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan, forecast, and coordinate maintenance for gas systems to ensure uninterrupted supply
• Lead gas-related CAPEX projects from concept to handover
• Ensure compliance with safety, standards, environmental requirements and policies
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and root cause investigations
• Collaborate with production, facilities, EHS and suppliers to optimize gas usage
• Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement to reduce costs
• Develop and maintain technical docs, procedures, maintenance plans, and standards
• Execute maintenance strategies to maximize reliability and efficiency; CIP on gas systems
• Troubleshoot, root cause analyses, and corrective actions for gas faults
• Manage vendor, contractor, and service provider activities for maintenance and compliance
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Support NXP expansion project from industrial gases perspective
• Accountability and ownership; technical expertise; project management; safety leadership

Skills

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering or related engineering discipline

Certification in Project Management

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• 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
• 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

More information about NXP in Malaysia...