Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Lead

Intel Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Equipment Manager to lead a team responsible for overseeing operations, equipment maintenance, and repair within Intel’s manufacturing facilities. The role emphasizes hands-on repair, uptime optimization, and safety compliance to drive factory performance and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in equipment maintenance/repair, strong leadership, and expertise in maintenance practices, QA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations or equipment management OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of experience.
• Minimum 3 years of equipment maintenance/repairing experience.
• Proficiency in equipment monitoring, scheduling, and maintenance practices.
• Experience in manufacturing quality assurance processes and practices.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and operational safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop training plans and manage team certifications.

Responsibilities

• Repair and sustain machine as an equipment engineer.
• Own, sustain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize Assembly manufacturing equipment to achieve uptime, yield, quality, and productivity targets while supporting production ramps and tool qualifications.
• Drive equipment reliability and process improvements through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, failure analysis, SPC, FMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead/coach and manage a team of technicians responsible for manufacturing operations, equipment maintenance, and repair.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards.
• Oversee equipment performance, troubleshooting, and repair to sustain operational efficiency.
• Establish and implement training and certification plans to equip the team with the necessary skills for production ramp requirements.
• Supervise shift schedules, including workstation assignments, rotations, and PTO management, to ensure optimal staffing coverage.
• Act as the first responder to resolve operational, safety, and security issues within assigned toolsets or areas.
• Develop and execute tactical plans to streamline workflows and improve coordination between groups and divisions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to address factory health challenges and operational issues.
• Drive team results through effective goal setting, performance management, and leadership development.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Repairing

Monitoring

Scheduling

Quality assurance

Safety standards

Training plans

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Intel Corporation in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Equipment Manager to lead a team responsible for overseeing operations, equipment maintenance, and repair within Intel’s manufacturing facilities. The role emphasizes hands-on repair, uptime optimization, and safety compliance to drive factory performance and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in equipment maintenance/repair, strong leadership, and expertise in maintenance practices, QA