Senior Facilities Engineer

Comet Technologies Malaysia; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to optimize and lead critical facility systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field. This role offers competitive benefits, flexible working options, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Profit sharing

Comprehensive medical insurance

Meal, transport, and mobile allowances

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities/maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Greenfield startup experience is required.
• Deep technical expertise in critical utilities like HVAC and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of critical facility systems to ensure compliance and uptime.
• Develop maintenance strategies using IoT data.
• Mentor a maintenance team and drive energy efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Expertise in HVAC systems

Strong regulatory knowledge

Proficiency in BMS/SCADA/CMMS

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field

Tools

BMS platforms

SCADA systems

CMMS systems

Job description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for the business area Group Functions at the Penang site as a

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Group Funtions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.

What You Will Do

• Lead the operation and optimization of critical facility systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, process utilities (CDA, WWT, nitrogen), and building infrastructure to ensure manufacturing uptime and compliance.
• Develop and implement robust maintenance strategies using BMS/CMMS systems and IoT data to drive predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage asset integrity, vendor contracts, and SLAs while ensuring adherence to safety, regulatory, and Comet standards.
• Drive energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives through system validation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement projects.
• Mentor and manage a maintenance team, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of reliability and operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities/maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment; greenfield startup experience is required.
• Deep technical expertise in critical utilities (HVAC, electrical systems, CDA, WWT) and proficiency in BMS/SCADA/CMMS platforms.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams, contractors, and cross-functional projects.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and experience ensuring compliance with local safety and facility standards.

Lead with Impact

• Shape a world-class facility in a dynamic greenfield manufacturing environment.
• Drive innovation in maintenance strategy and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Mentor and grow your team while expanding your technical and leadership capabilities.
• Advance your career with opportunities in facilities management, operational leadership, or global engineering roles.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet's success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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