Principal Engineer — Wire Bond Equipment & Optimization

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad represents a Global Leader in Semiconductor Solutions in Malaysia. The Principal Engineer for Equipment Engineering will be the definitive technical authority for wire bond equipment and will lead a high-performing team to drive continuous improvement.

The role encompasses governance from concept to sustainment, KPI-driven optimization, integration of new machinery, and systematic maintenance to ensure peak performance within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering.
• 8+ years of proven engineering experience in the Semiconductor industry, with deep expertise in Wire Bond.
• Lean manufacturing and quality tools, including 8D and DMAIC.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: lead and mentor a technical team in maintenance strategies.
• Equipment Governance: own end-to-end equipment governance from concept to sustainment.
• Wire Bond Optimization: define KPIs and drive improvements for wire bond equipment.
• New Machine Integration: standardize hardware/software for new machinery.
• Systematic Maintenance: ensure high equipment availability and reliability within budgets.
• Zero-Defect Drive: eliminate repetitive breakdowns through rigorous calibration.
• Advanced Integration: integrate machinery with APC tools and semi-automated systems.
• Cost Efficiency: meet Total Cost Reduction targets through improvements.
• Talent Development: build and certify a high-performing team.

Education

Bachelor's or Masters Degree

Job description

Randstad represents a Global Leader in Semiconductor Solutions in Malaysia. The Principal Engineer for Equipment Engineering will be the definitive technical authority for wire bond equipment and will lead a high-performing team to drive continuous improvement.

The role encompasses governance from concept to sustainment, KPI-driven optimization, integration of new machinery, and systematic maintenance to ensure peak performance within budget.