Lead/Senior Equipment Engineer (PLC,PnP, AVI, AOI, EOL, Laser, Glue Dispense)

Lumileds; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumileds International is seeking an Equipment Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support manufacturing engineering activities on the production line in Penang, Malaysia.

You will drive equipment uptime, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement metrics (MTTR, MTBF, MTBA), applying structured problem solving and CAPA processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving, project management, and clear technical communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with backend equipment (PnP, AVI, AOI, EOL, Laser Ablation, Glue Dispense, SMT LED Attach, etc.).
• Solid understanding of reliability metrics (MTTR, MTBA, MTBF) and equipment data tracking.
• Proficiency in PLC programming & system management; ability to read Electrical/Mechanical/PLC diagrams.
• Ability to lead a team of AEs in troubleshooting and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and leads equipment-related activities in manufacturing engineering.
• Develops equipment engineering requirements for the manufacturing line to ensure process quality and stability.
• Owns CAPA processes to track, execute, and validate long-term engineering fixes.
• Develops, implements, and optimizes preventive (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.
• Monitors MTTR, MTBA, MTBF and drives improvements for uptime and yield.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

System management

Keyence KV-X series

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley

Omron

Job description

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Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,300 employees operate in over 15 countries to partner with our customers to deliver solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more, visit lumileds.com.

Who You Are:

Position Summary:

Initiates and leadsequipment related activitiesinmanufacturingengineering.

What You Will Do:

Support all engineering activities assigned and tasked by the Engineering Manager(s).

Develop theequipment engineeringrequirement and criteriafor manufacturing line to ensure the process quality and stability of sustaining products.

Buyoff the equipment and establish maintenance interval to ensure suitability and robustness for mass production.

Lead structured problem-solving using 5-Why analysis and 8D methodologies to eliminate recurring equipment failures

Own the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process to track, execute, and validate long-term engineering fixes.

Develop, implement, and optimize Preventive (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Programs and Repair & Maintenance guidance (R&M).

Monitor, analyze, and drive continuous improvement on key operational metrics including MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), MTBA (Mean Time Between Assists), and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).

Drive engineering solutions (CIP) to improve equipment uptime, throughput, OEE, and yield.at above the required targets.

Complies with environment, security, health and safety requirements.

What You Will Bring (REQUIRED Qualifications):

3-5years’experience in manufacturing environment

Strong analytical problem-solving, project management, and clear technical communication skills

Hands on experience dealing withbackendequipment (PnP, AVI, AOI, EOL, Laser Ablation, Glue Dispense, SMT LED Attach and etc).

Solid understanding of reliability engineering metrics (MTTR, MTBA, MTBF) and equipment data tracking.

Proficiency in PLC programming & system management. (Keyence KV-X series, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron and etc.)

Able to read & understand Electrical, Mechanical & PLC Diagram.

Ability to lead a team of AEs in troubleshooting and problem solving.

Field of Study

• Electrical, Electronic, Materialor Mechanical Engineeringand any related Engineering field

Years of Experience(Minimum)

• 3 - 7 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing andOperations experience

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer