Senior Equipment Engineer

Renesas Electronics (Malaysia); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Renesas Electronics (Malaysia) is seeking an Equipment Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve machine reliability in a 24/7 semiconductor backend environment. You will provide frontline technical support, perform PM/CM, analyze failures, and collaborate with production and engineering to minimize downtime and boost performance.

The role requires a degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering, with preferred exposure to die/wire bond and vision equipment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• Experience in semiconductor backend manufacturing (Assembly) preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to die bond, wire bond or vision-based equipment is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and machine manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, electronic, sensor, servo, vision, and motion control systems.
• Experience in PM, CM, and equipment qualification.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, servo drives, motors, vacuum systems, SolidWorks drawings and ESD control.
• Familiar with cleanroom practices, safety standards, and semiconductor manufacturing discipline.
• Ability to analyze repeat failures, perform RCA, and implement CAPA.
• Good teamwork and communication skills to support front-line production under 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and mechanical issues and restore machines to normal operation quickly.
• Support daily production by providing front-line technical assistance and responding promptly to breakdowns.
• Analyze recurring failures and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve machine performance.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts usage, and equipment history for continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Servo control

Vision systems

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Schematics reading

PM/CM

PLC/HMI

Die/wire bond exposure

Cleanroom knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI

SolidWorks

Vacuum systems

Servo drives

Job description

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving equipment reliability to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production. Provides front-line technical support, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and works closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and enhance machine performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.


• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and mechanical issues and restore machines to normal operation quickly.


• Support daily production by providing front-line technical assistance and responding promptly to breakdowns.


• Analyze recurring failures and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve machine performance.


• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, and standard operating procedures.


• Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts usage, and equipment history for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.


• Experience in semiconductor backend manufacturing (Assembly) preferred.


• Hands‑on exposure to die bond, wire bond or vision-based equipment is an advantage.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and machine manuals.

  Skills & Competencies
  



• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, electronic, sensor, servo, vision, and motion control systems.


• Experience in preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and equipment qualification.


• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, servo drives, motors, vacuum systems, solid works drawings and ESD control.


• Familiar with cleanroom practices, safety standards, and semiconductor manufacturing discipline.


• Ability to analyze repeat failures, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement CAPA.


• Good teamwork and communication skills to support front-line production under 24/7 operations.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

• We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement.

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