Maintenance Engineer

Fengshi Metal Technology; Nibong Tebal; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to plan and execute preventive maintenance on production machinery in a Penang area facility. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and control systems, respond to breakdowns promptly, and drive improvements in OEE.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, with strong analytical and teamwork skills. Location: Penang, Malaysia; on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of maintenance engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in sheet metal, stamping, machining, fabrication, or assembly is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and execute preventive maintenance programs for production machinery.
• Perform corrective maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve machine reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Identify recurring issues and propose engineering solutions.
• Participate in new machine installation, commissioning and testing.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance schedules with documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Purchasing teams.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis for major machine failures and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance (PM) programs for production machinery and equipment.
• Perform corrective maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system failures.
• Ensure machine breakdowns are responded to promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve machine reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Identify recurring equipment issues and propose engineering solutions.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, modifications, or replacement when necessary.
• Participate in new machine installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitor PM completion rates and machine performance.
• Maintain maintenance records and equipment history.
• Monitor critical spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate purchasing of maintenance materials and spare parts.
• Ensure adequate stock levels while controlling maintenance costs.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major machine failures.
• Participate in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Continuous Improvement activities.
• Improve maintenance procedures and equipment efficiency.
• Reduce maintenance costs without compromising reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with company safety policies.
• Ensure machinery complies with local safety regulations.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or other management systems as applicable.
• Maintain maintenance logs, service reports, and inspection records.
• Prepare monthly maintenance performance reports.
• Update machine manuals, SOPs, and maintenance procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing departments.
• Support production during equipment commissioning and process improvements.
• Coordinate with external contractors and machine suppliers when required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of maintenance engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in sheet metal, stamping, machining, fabrication, or assembly manufacturing is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting ability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production demands.
• Good planning and organizational skills.

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