Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Lead (Assembly)

Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Education support

Dental

Sports (Gym)

Parking

Vision

Meal subsidy

Daily free fruits

Mother's room

Job summary

Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd. in Penang seeks a Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Lead to lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for overseeing operations, equipment maintenance, and repair within Intel's assembly facilities.

You will drive uptime, quality, and safety, while developing training plans and coordinating with engineering to resolve factory health challenges. This role emphasizes leadership, technical expertise, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years in manufacturing ops or equipment management; or Master's +2+ years.
• 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 safety standards.
• Ability to develop training plans and manage team certifications.

Responsibilities

• Able to repair and sustain machine as an equipment engineer.
• Own, sustain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize Assembly equipment to hit uptime/yield/quality targets.
• Lead/coach a team of technicians responsible for maintenance and repair.
• Drive reliability and process improvements via root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, SPC, FMEA.
• Ensure safety and quality standards while meeting production schedules.
• Develop training/certification plans for ramp requirements.
• Oversee scheduling, shifts, PTO, and staffing coverage.
• Collaborate with engineering to address factory health issues.
• Lead tactical plans to streamline workflows and cross-group coordination.
• Act as first responder for operational, safety, and security issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Equipment maintenance

Repair expertise

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Preventive Maintenance

Job description

Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Lead (Assembly)

The Role and Impact As a Manufacturing Engineering Equipment Manager, you will lead a team of engineer/technicians responsible for overseeing operations, equipment maintenance, and repair within Intel's manufacturing facilities. You also need to equip the skills to hand on by your own for machine repairing as equipment engineer. You'll play a pivotal role in driving safety, quality, and efficiency across production, ensuring the team meets critical goals and delivers results. Your contributions will directly impact factory performance and operational success, enabling Intel to maintain its leadership in innovative manufacturing excellence.

Business group This position is part of Intel's Manufacturing and Operations division, engineering department which focuses on delivering world-class manufacturing capabilities to support Intel's cutting-edge technology. The team is essential to Intel's growth, ensuring quality, efficiency, and scalability in production processes while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Key responsibilities

Able to repair and sustain machine as an equipment engineer

Own, sustain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize Assembly manufacturing equipment to achieve equipment 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.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading and developing diverse teams in a manufacturing environment.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Familiarity with excursion management and process optimization strategies.

Proven ability to inspire and drive results through effective leadership and goal-setting.

Strong equipment knowledge at assembly operation will be added advantage

Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing excellence at Intel while building a team that drives innovation and operational success.

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing More than 10,000 employees

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) expands the boundaries of technology to make the most amazing experiences possible. You may know us for our processors, but we do so much more. From powering the latest devices and the cloud you depend on, to driving policy, diversity, sustainability and education, we create value for our stockholders, customers and society.

Intel Corporation chose Penang, Malaysia as its first offshore location outside of the United States in 1972. Intel’s initial investment in Malaysia has grown significantly since then and as a result, Malaysia’s operations has further expanded to Kulim, Kedah in 1996, becoming one of Intel’s most comprehensive sites.

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) expands the boundaries of technology to make the most amazing experiences possible. You may know us for our processors, but we do so much more. From powering the latest devices and the cloud you depend on, to driving policy, diversity, sustainability and education, we create value for our stockholders, customers and society.

Intel Corporation chose Penang, Malaysia as its first offshore location outside of the United States in 1972. Intel’s initial investment in Malaysia has grown significantly since then and as a result, Malaysia’s operations has further expanded to Kulim, Kedah in 1996, becoming one of Intel’s most comprehensive sites.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Education support Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Vision meal subsidy, daily free fruits, mother's room, mo