Senior Equipment Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance Engineer

Sandisk; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk in Malaysia seeks a Senior Equipment Maintenance & Preventive Maintenance Engineer to lead test handler performance, reliability, and sustainability standards. You will deploy fingerprinting, setup lines, investigate quality incidents, and drive CAPA while collaborating with the Equipment Engineering team to ensure equipment reliability and ramp support.

You will own preventive maintenance quality, manage spare parts strategy, document procedures, and mentor technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years in test/equipment engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/analogue/digital electronics and instrumentation.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and CAPA implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead test handler ownership, defining performance, reliability, and sustainability standards.
• Accelerate machine fingerprinting deployment and Golden Line setup for quality risks.
• Drive root cause investigations and CAPA to prevent quality escapes.
• Oversee preventive maintenance quality and spare parts strategy.
• Mentor test equipment engineers and technicians.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Digital/analog electronics

Instrumentation

DMAIC methods

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

JMP

SPC

DOE

DMAIC

8D

Job description

Senior Equipment Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance Engineer

• Full-time
• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Equipment Maintenance & Preventive Maintenance

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership and ownership of test handler, defining standards for performance, reliability, and sustainability.
• To accelerate machine fingerprinting deployment & Golden Line Setup for identifying quality risks through data analysis and equipment monitoring.
• Driving root cause investigations and corrective actions to prevent quality escapes, while allowing the current Equipment Engineering team to remain focused on equipment reliability and NBM & NPI ramp support.
• Lead equipment related quality incident investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Drive advanced troubleshooting and recovery of hard down equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Lead and approve new equipment installation, buyoff, and qualification activities.
• Govern and verify Preventive Maintenance (PM) quality executed by sustaining teams.
• Own and maintain equipment documentation (WI, FMEA, Checklists, HIRADC, EAI, Troubleshooting Guides).
• Represent test equipment engineering in processand quality audits.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement, yield, and cost reduction projects aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee spare parts strategy and inventory management.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to test equipment engineers and technicians.

REQUIRED

• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, digital/analog electronics, and instrumentation.
• Strong working knowledge of problem‑solving methodologies (DMAIC, 5‑Why, Cause & Effect, FTA).
• In depth understanding & process characterization of Testermachine and communicate well withmachine OEM.
• Basic programming knowledge (C/C++, Python, or LabVIEW) for automation and data handling.
• Knowledge of test interface hardware (load boards, probe cards) is an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in standard business application software, Tools & standard engineering method (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, JMP, SPC, DOE, DMAIC, 8D,5-why etc.).

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in test/equipment engineering within a manufacturing environment.

SKILLS

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator and team-oriented collaborator.
• Fast learner, adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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