Senior Equipment Engineer

Medtronic; Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Medtronic is expanding its presence in Malaysia and seeks a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to drive equipment installation, qualification, and maintenance in a regulated medical device environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, data analysis with Minitab, and Lean Six Sigma. Travel internationally for training may be required, with English and Malay proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in medical devices or regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment installation, setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience using Minitab for data analysis and SPC implementation.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement programs.
• Fluent in English and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects, and orders equipment for manufacture.
• Oversees installation, qualification, modification, and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains records on manufacturers' notices, upgrades, and safety issues.
• Studies equipment performance and reliability.
• Defines programs to increase uptime and resolve equipment problems.
• Provides training to production personnel, technicians, and engineers.
• Leads or participates in validation activities for product transfers.
• Designs machine layouts to optimize efficiency.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life—a commitment that provides life-transforming technologies that treat more than 70 health conditions across cardiovascular, neuroscience, and surgical care. In 2025 our products and therapies treated more than 75M people — that’s two people every second of every hour, of every day.

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide which is why we’re embarking on a new venture in Malaysia and want you to be a part the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide by being a part of our next chapter of innovation in Malaysia.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world’s top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting commitment to our new venture in Malaysia.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Evaluates, selects, and orders equipment that is most appropriate and cost-effective for the manufacture of company products.
• Oversees the installation, qualification, modification, upgrade, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintains current records on equipment manufacturers' technical notices, upgrades, and safety issues.
• Studies equipment performance and reliability.
• Establishes programs and solutions for increasing uptime and resolving equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.
• Provides technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering teams.
• Manages spare parts to ensure availability for equipment maintenance and repair while minimizing downtime.
• Defines and writes preventative maintenance schedules.
• Provides training to production personnel, technicians, and engineers.
• Leads or participates in development, training, qualification, and validation activities for product or technology transfers.
• Designs machine layouts within plant facilities to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Partners with Manufacturing Engineers to set up equipment and bring it to the required operating parameters.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in medical devices or other regulated industries.
• Hands‑on experience in manufacturing equipment installation, setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Hands‑on experience using Minitab for data analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC) implementation.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency in English and Malay.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for extended periods, typically 2 to 6 months or longer depending on training needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting radio frequency (RF) equipment, molding‑machine setup, ovens, coating machines, sealers, or bench‑top equipment with rotating or moving mechanical parts.
• Practical knowledge of project management is a plus.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).