Senior Engineer, Equipment

POET Technologies; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies in Malaysia (Penang) seeks a Senior Engineer, Equipment to provide hands-on equipment engineering support for photonic manufacturing. The role covers installation, qualification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance improvement across photonic bonding, optical/electrical tests, and burn-in processes.

The Senior Engineer will collaborate with process engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure equipment meets production, reliability, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Optical/Photonics, or related field.
• 3–8+ years of equipment engineering experience in semiconductor, photonics, optoelectronics, or advanced electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with precision manufacturing equipment and equipment qualification methods (Cp/Cpk, MSA/Gauge R&R, SPC, FMEA).
• Strong troubleshooting with experience working with OEMs/suppliers and production support.
• Willingness to travel and strong communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Execute installation, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance of equipment per specs.
• Support equipment operation for photonic assembly, bonding, tests, and burn-in processes.
• Monitor performance metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, throughput) and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot failures using root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with OEMs/suppliers on issues, FAT/SAT, and qualification support.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, spare parts, EHS, documentation, and change control.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians, collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams.

Skills

Equipment engineering

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collab

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FAT/SAT

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Equipment to provide hands-on equipment engineering support for photonic manufacturing. The role will be responsible for equipment installation, qualification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance improvement across photonic bonding, optical/electrical test, and burn-in processes. The Senior Engineer will work closely with process engineering, manufacturing, quality, and equipment suppliers to ensure equipment meets production, reliability, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance activities according to defined specifications and requirements.
• Support equipment operation and performance for photonic assembly, bonding, optical/electrical test, and burn-in processes.
• Monitor equipment performance including OEE, uptime, MTBF, MTTR, throughput/UPH, and utilization, and implement improvement actions within assigned equipment areas.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and recurring issues using structured root-cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Coordinate with equipment OEMs and suppliers on technical issues, service activities, equipment modifications, FAT/SAT, and qualification support.
• Perform and maintain equipment preventive maintenance, calibration, spare-parts, EHS, documentation, and change-control activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior equipment engineers and technicians, and work with manufacturing, process engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues.

Core Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Optical/Photonics Engineering, or a related discipline, with 3-8+ years of relevant equipment engineering experience in semiconductor, photonics, optoelectronics, or advanced electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with precision manufacturing equipment, preferably in photonic assembly/bonding, optical/electrical test, burn-in, die attach, flip-chip, or precision placement, with knowledge of equipment qualification, Cp/Cpk, MSA/Gauge R&R, SPC, FMEA, and reliability improvement.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience working with OEMs/suppliers, equipment qualification, FAT/SAT, preventive maintenance, and production support. Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with willingness to travel as required.