Industrial Gas Engineer

NXP Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors Malaysia is seeking an Engineer to manage and optimize industrial gas systems across our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and reliability improvements for LN₂, N₂, LCO₂ and related gases.

The candidate will lead gas-related projects, coordinate with production, facilities and suppliers, and develop maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and efficiency. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing industrial gas systems in semiconductor, manufacturing, electronics, chemical, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of industrial gases, gas distribution networks, storage systems, pressure regulation, vaporizers and related equipment.
• Experience with gas system design, engineering calculations, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Familiarity with safety codes, standards and regulations for 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan, forecast, and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance for industrial gas systems (LN₂, N₂, LCO₂, Plasma Gas, Forming Gas, LPG).
• Monitor, analyze, and improve system performance post-maintenance; implement corrective actions.
• Lead gas-related CAPEX projects from concept to handover.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards 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, procedures and maintenance plans.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies to maximize reliability and efficiency; implement CIP on gas systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analyses for gas system failures and interruptions.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and service providers for maintenance, inspections and DOSH/DOE compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation; support NXP expansion from industrial gases perspective.
• Accountability, technical expertise, project management, risk leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Gas systems knowledge

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent & team work

Communication & coordination

Technical safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

MS Project

Job description

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

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing More than 10,000 employees

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables secure connections for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better, and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 34,000 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.21 billion in 2023. Find out more at www.nxp.com. Interested in knowing what the future will look like? It's being created right here!

As a company, NXP is passionate about winning in everything we do and we are especially passionate about delivering exceptional quality that goes beyond customer expectations. This focus on exceptional quality, combined with flawless execution and delivery, is part of our DNA ... it's who we are.

We are committed to finding and developing the best team members: individuals who are not afraid of taking absolute personal responsibility; individuals who will lead us to even greater levels of success.

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables secure connections for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better, and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 34,000 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.21 billion in 2023. Find out more at www.nxp.com. Interested in knowing what the future will look like? It's being created right here!

As a company, NXP is passionate about winning in everything we do and we are especially passionate about delivering exceptional quality that goes beyond customer expectations. This focus on exceptional quality, combined with flawless execution and delivery, is part of our DNA ... it's who we are.

We are committed to finding and developing the best team members: individuals who are not afraid of taking absolute personal responsibility; individuals who will lead us to even greater levels of success.