Mechanical Engineering Manager/Sr Manager (automation and semiconductor)

Talent Trader Group Pte Ltd; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Malaysia is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager/Senior Manager to lead the mechanical engineering team. This role involves delivering high-quality designs for automation and material handling systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in mechanical design, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks and AutoCAD. This position offers opportunities for mentoring and collaboration across functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in mechanical design or application engineering, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong experience in automation, machine design, and semiconductor systems.
• Knowledge of SEMI and cleanroom standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor mechanical application engineers.
• Provide technical leadership in designing custom systems.
• Ensure compliance with SEMI, ISO, and internal policies.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation

Leadership

Machine design

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

CAD tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Manager / Senior Manager (automation and semiconductor)

Role Summary: Lead the mechanical engineering team to deliver high-quality, on-time designs for automation and material handling systems, ensuring full system integration and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor mechanical application engineers.
• Provide technical leadership in designing custom automation and material handling systems.
• Review and approve conceptual designs, 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Drive design improvements, standardization, and quality control initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Electrical, and Software teams.
• Support technical discussions and presentations with customers (pre- and post-sales).
• Plan resources, recruitment, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, design guidelines, and engineering KPIs.
• Assess and mitigate project risks, resolving technical and resource issues.
• Ensure compliance with SEMI, ISO, and internal policies.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for escalated issues.
• Manage departmental budgets, tools, and software licenses.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in mechanical design or application engineering, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong experience in automation, machine design, and semiconductor/cleanroom systems.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on problem‑solving ability.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, ergonomics, safety standards, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle, risk management, FMEA/DOE.
• Experienced with cross‑functional project teams.
• Proficient in CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Skilled in mechanical calculations, material selection, and tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of SEMI and cleanroom standards preferred.
• Able to review and approve complex engineering designs and documentation.

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