Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Manager (Test)

Intel; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Equipment Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for overseeing operations, equipment maintenance, and repair within Intel's manufacturing facilities.

You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency across production, ensuring the team meets critical goals and delivers results that directly impact factory performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or equipment management.
• 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

• Own and support test manufacturing equipment, including troubleshooting, repair, qualification, and performance optimization.
• Lead quality containment and excursion management activities to minimize production impact.
• Able to repair and sustain machine as an equipment engineer.
• Lead/coach and manage a team of technicians responsible for manufacturing operations, equipment maintenance, and repair.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Oversee equipment performance, troubleshooting, and repair to sustain operational efficiency.
• Establish and implement training and certification plans for ramp requirements.
• Supervise shift schedules and PTO management for optimal staffing.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Details

Job Description:

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

• Own and support Test manufacturing equipment, including troubleshooting, repair, qualification, and performance optimization to ensure stable operations, throughput, and manufacturing readiness.
• Lead quality containment and excursion management activities, including defect verification, early quality signal response, lot/hardware containment, disposition support, and corrective actions to minimize production and customer impact.
• Able to repair and sustain machine as an equipment engineer
• 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.

Qualifications

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 test 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.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.