IQ Technician

Intel Corporation; George Town; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Malaysia, Penang, is seeking a skilled technician to perform hands-on installation, setup, commissioning, and maintenance of semiconductor equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role involves interpreting drawings, following procedures, coordinating with engineers and vendors, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma in a related field, hands-on experience with installation activities, and the ability to work rotating shifts,

Qualifications

• Diploma required in a related technical field.
• Hands-on installation and commissioning experience is preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on equipment installation, setup, conversion, commissioning, relocation, and removal activities in accordance with approved plans and manuals.
• Perform or support mechanical, electrical, and equipment/facility hook-up activities within safety requirements.
• Support equipment alignment, initial power-on, functional checks, setup, calibration, and commissioning with engineers and suppliers.
• Conduct safety readiness activities, including signal testing and interlock testing, per procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of installation, testing, commissioning, calibration, and other field activities.
• Provide timely updates to the Tool Install Engineer and escalate deviations affecting safety, quality, or schedule.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Reading technical docs

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechatronics

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Installation procedures

Job description

Job Details

• Performs hands-on equipment installation, setup, conversion, commissioning, relocation, and removal activities in accordance with approved work plans, procedures, specifications, layouts, drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Performs equipment assembly, dismantling, adjustment, installation, and conversion activities and verifies completed work against approved engineering requirements.
• Performs or supports assigned mechanical, electrical, and equipment/facility hook-up activities within authorized scope and established safety requirements.
• Supports equipment alignment, initial power-on, functional checks, setup, calibration, and commissioning activities with engineers and equipment suppliers.
• Performs assigned equipment safety readiness activities, including signal testing, interlock testing, equipment sign-off walks, and facility turn-on activities according to approved procedures.
• Supports Tool Install Engineering with equipment qualification activities, including execution of approved experiments, measurements, inspections, data collection and continuous improvement activities.
• Inspects and verifies completed installation work against approved specifications, requirements, and checklists.
• Identifies incomplete work, abnormalities, or non-conformance and escalates issues for engineering disposition.
• Performs authorized basic equipment troubleshooting, adjustment, and preventive maintenance, and supports corrective actions as directed by engineering or equipment suppliers.
• Provides day-to-day field coordination and works with trades people, contractors, facilities teams, OEM suppliers, and vendors according to the engineer-led execution plan.
• Maintains accurate records of installation, testing, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, qualification support, and other field activities.
• Provides timely progress, test results, field status, and issue updates to the Tool Install Engineer and escalates deviations that may impact safety, quality, equipment performance, qualification, or schedule.
• Complies with applicable EHS, cleanroom, quality, and work-control requirements and escalates unsafe or non-compliant conditions through established channels.
• Supports technology transfer and deployment activities by applying approved equipment installation standards, procedures, and requirements at the receiving site.

Job Description

• Performs hands-on equipment installation, setup, conversion, commissioning, relocation, and removal activities in accordance with approved work plans, procedures, specifications, layouts, drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Performs equipment assembly, dismantling, adjustment, installation, and conversion activities and verifies completed work against approved engineering requirements.
• Performs or supports assigned mechanical, electrical, and equipment/facility hook-up activities within authorized scope and established safety requirements.
• Supports equipment alignment, initial power-on, functional checks, setup, calibration, and commissioning activities with engineers and equipment suppliers.
• Performs assigned equipment safety readiness activities, including signal testing, interlock testing, equipment sign-off walks, and facility turn-on activities according to approved procedures.
• Supports Tool Install Engineering with equipment qualification activities, including execution of approved experiments, measurements, inspections, data collection and continuous improvement activities.
• Inspects and verifies completed installation work against approved specifications, requirements, and checklists.
• Identifies incomplete work, abnormalities, or non-conformance and escalates issues for engineering disposition.
• Performs authorized basic equipment troubleshooting, adjustment, and preventive maintenance, and supports corrective actions as directed by engineering or equipment suppliers.
• Provides day-to-day field coordination and works with trades people, contractors, facilities teams, OEM suppliers, and vendors according to the engineer-led execution plan.
• Maintains accurate records of installation, testing, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, qualification support, and other field activities.
• Provides timely progress, test results, field status, and issue updates to the Tool Install Engineer and escalates deviations that may impact safety, quality, equipment performance, qualification, or schedule.
• Complies with applicable EHS, cleanroom, quality, and work-control requirements and escalates unsafe or non-compliant conditions through established channels.
• Supports technology transfer and deployment activities by applying approved equipment installation standards, procedures, and requirements at the receiving site.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Relevant hands-on experience in equipment installation, maintenance, commissioning, troubleshooting, or manufacturing technical support is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with equipment installation, setup, conversion, commissioning, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting equipment installation or qualification activities in a semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with equipment layouts, technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, specifications, and installation procedures.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, equipment, and facility interfaces.
• Experience working with engineers, contractors, facilities teams, OEM suppliers, or equipment vendors during equipment installation and commissioning.
• Experience with equipment testing, calibration, inspection, data collection, and technical documentation is an added advantage.

Other Requirements

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic, or mechatronic systems.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical documentation, equipment manuals, schematics, specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ability to identify abnormal conditions or deviations and elevate them appropriately without independently changing approved technical requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities, including the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, OEMs, and equipment suppliers.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new equipment, technologies, and installation requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, equipment reliability and workmanship/manufacturing standards.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and cleanroom environment and performing hands‑on field activities.
• Willing and able to support work shift schedules including rotating day/night shifts as required to support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and factory ramp activities based on business requirements.
• Able to support overtime, weekends, public holidays, factory ramp, and equipment recovery activities based on manufacturing requirements.
• This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.

Shift

Job Type:

Shift 9 A1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location

Malaysia, Penang

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

• Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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