Maintenance Engineer

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to design, implement, and manage robust maintenance strategies for client equipment, machinery, and facilities. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, improving OEE, and ensuring safety compliance through predictive planning and modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities include developing preventive and predictive programs, optimizing performance data, redesigning systems for efficiency, and leading a team of technicians and contractors

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
• Ability to use data-driven approaches to solve equipment issues.
• Proven track record leading technical teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills for shutdowns and upgrades.
• Clear reporting of technical data to management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.
• Redesign machinery or processes to improve efficiency using new technologies.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues; oversee planned shutdowns.
• Ensure all operations comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and tool control.
• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Maintain maintenance logs, equipment histories, and compliance reports.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and lines.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Job description

About Our Client

We are proud to represent a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components and specialized ceramic technologies. Committed to innovation, precision, and sustainability, they supply critical components to high-growth industries worldwide, including automotive, telecommunications, and industrial electronics.

Job Summary

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust maintenance strategies to ensure the client’s equipment, machinery, and facilities operate at peak efficiency and reliability. Your core focus will be on minimizing downtime, improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and ensuring strict safety compliance through predictive planning and modern engineering technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Develop, implement, and continuously optimize preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM) programs.
• System Optimization: Analyze equipment performance data to identify bottlenecks and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Innovation & Redesign: Evaluate and redesign existing machinery or production processes to optimize efficiency and productivity by integrating new, cutting‑edge technologies.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues; oversee critical repair work and planned factory shutdowns.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all machinery and facility operations comply with local safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Resource Management: Manage maintenance budgets, optimize spare parts inventory, and ensure cost‑effective tool control.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and supervise the client’s internal team of maintenance technicians and external contractors.
• Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of maintenance logs, equipment histories, asset performance, and compliance reports.
• Project Support: Assist in the seamless installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and production lines.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Technical Troubleshooting: Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving: Ability to use data‑driven approaches (e.g., Root Cause Analysis) to solve chronic equipment issues.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven track record of managing technical teams and coordinating with cross‑functional departments.
• Project Management: Excellent time management and organizational skills to handle shutdowns and equipment upgrades without disrupting production timelines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting technical data to management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of industrial systems, machinery, and modern preventive/predictive maintenance techniques.
• Automation: Hands‑on experience with PLC systems, automation, or industrial control systems is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Alignment: Solid understanding of industrial safety regulations and occupational health standards.