Senior Maintenance Engineer

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead a technical team, drive equipment reliability, and spearhead automation enhancements to maximise production efficiency.

You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, analyze performance trends, and implement CAPA while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin with overseas travel as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical / Electronic / Industrial / Automation.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience with some years of direct technician management.
• Deep expertise in mechatronics, pneumatics, automation, PLC programming, and electrical systems.
• Proficient in jig and equipment service planning, execution and result evaluation; familiar with OEE Availability, MTTR, MTBF, and spare part & chemical management.
• Demonstrated leadership to guide a maintenance team towards performance excellence.
• Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.
• Willingness to travel overseas as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for production equipment and utilities.
• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies to improve reliability and availability.
• Analyze equipment performance trends and implement improvements to reduce recurring failures.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and improve PM checklists, standards, and work instructions.
• Serve as technical expert for complex equipment failures and perform systematic troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, control systems).
• Coordinate with vendors/OEMs for system upgrades and support; maintain backups and version control of automation programs.

Skills

Mechatronics

Pneumatics

Automation

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Jig and equipment planning

OEE awareness

Education

Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical / Electronic / Industrial / Automation

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We representing a world-class, global leader in premium audio and acoustic manufacturing in their search for a highly skilled Senior Maintenance Engineer. In this critical role, you will lead a specialized technical team, drive equipment reliability, and spearhead automation enhancements to ensure peak production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for production equipment and utility systems.
• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Analyze equipment performance trends and implement improvements to reduce recurring failures.
• Ensure maintenance activities strictly comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and improve PM checklists, maintenance standards, and work instructions.

Technical Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Serve as the technical expert for complex equipment failures and breakdowns.
• Perform systematic troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Identify failure modes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support production teams in resolving critical manufacturing issues.

Automation & Control Systems

• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, servo systems, sensors, and industrial communication networks.
• Support equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and control system modifications.
• Coordinate directly with vendors and OEMs for technical support and system enhancements.
• Maintain reliable backup and version control of automation programs and configuration files.

Technical Leadership

• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentoring to maintenance technicians.
• Conduct technical training on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.
• Establish engineering standards and maintenance procedures across the organization.
• Act as the definitive escalation point for major technical issues.

Engineering Improvement & Asset Management

• Lead equipment improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Evaluate new technologies, maintenance tools, and reliability improvement techniques.
• Participate in equipment commissioning, validation, acceptance testing, and startup activities.
• Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) and equipment modification projects.
• Monitor equipment health indicators and reliability KPIs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS systems.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory and recommend proactive stocking strategies.
• Develop comprehensive lifecycle management plans for key assets.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical / Electronic / Industrial / Automation.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in a Maintenance background, including a few years of direct technician management.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in mechatronics, pneumatics, automation, PLC programming, and electrical systems.
• Core Skills: Highly proficient in jig and equipment service planning, execution, and result evaluation. Must be familiar with OEE Availability, MTTR, MTBF, and spare part & chemical management.
• Leadership: Proven ability to successfully lead a maintenance team towards performance excellence.
• Languages: Ability to converse fluently in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.
• Attributes: A detail-oriented, hands-on team player with clear and concise communication skills.
• Mobility: Able to travel overseas as required.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Post Graduate Diploma