Senior Facilities Engineer: AI-Driven Smart Factory Ops

Micron Technology; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer, Operations, to lead site-wide mechanical and energy systems optimization. You will drive reliability, CAPA, and lifecycle management for HVAC, electrical, and utility networks, leveraging AI, IIoT, and digital twin approaches.

You will collaborate with Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, IT, and Facility teams to implement smart factory initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical & electrical engineering or related field or certified 11kV electrical proficient person.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in facilities engineering, HVAC, industrial utilities, semiconductor manufacturing, or a similar high-volume industrial environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent certification is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems such as 11kV electrical systems, UPS, PQMS, MSB, capacitor bank, LV distribution network, VFD, etc.
• Understanding HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, process cooling water, exhaust, vacuum, and other industrial utility systems will provide additional benefits.
• Proficiency in engineering build and drafting software such as AutoCAD and related engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills applying structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Effective communication and collaborator management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation, reliability, upkeep, and continuous advancement of site-wide mechanical and energy systems, including HVAC, chilled water, exhaust, process cooling water, compressed air, process vacuum, FMCS, and electrical systems.
• Serve as the technical focal point for assigned utility systems, ensuring flawless performance, reliability improvement, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with System Level Process Owners and cross-functional teams to successfully implement engineering standards, guidelines, and pivotal initiatives.
• Direct root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex system and equipment problems, ensuring effective application of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Deploy and apply AI-enabled predictive maintenance and condition monitoring solutions to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance strategies.
• Develop and apply digital twin models for utility systems, infrastructure assets, and facility operations to support capacity planning, scenario modeling, risk assessment, and operational optimization.
• Employ Industrial IoT (IIoT), AI analytics, and smart sensor technologies to monitor real-time equipment health, utility performance, energy consumption, and operational efficiency.
• Apply machine learning, statistical analytics, and advanced data visualization techniques to identify performance degradation, predict system failures, and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, IT, and Facility Engineering teams to develop and implement smart factory and intelligent facility initiatives.
• Use Generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and engineering AI platforms to improve engineering efficiency, automate technical documentation, streamline troubleshooting, and improve decision-making processes.
• Lead automation and digitalization initiatives that integrate FMCS, BMS, SCADA, EMS, and enterprise data platforms to enable intelligent facility operations and predictive decision support.
• Monitor and analyze system performance, energy consumption, and operating metrics to find opportunities for optimization, energy reduction, and sustainability improvements.
• Drive compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO50001, and other applicable regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Mentor engineers and technicians, providing technical mentorship and knowledge sharing to strengthen organizational capability.

Skills

HVAC systems

Industrial utilities

Electrical systems (11kV)

AutoCAD

AI analytics

IIoT

Data visualization

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical & electrical engineering

PE registration or equivalent certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering drafting software

Job description

Micron Technology in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer, Operations, to lead site-wide mechanical and energy systems optimization. You will drive reliability, CAPA, and lifecycle management for HVAC, electrical, and utility networks, leveraging AI, IIoT, and digital twin approaches.

You will collaborate with Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, IT, and Facility teams to implement smart factory initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring junior engineers.