Senior Mechanical Design Lead for Semiconductor Systems

AIXTRON SE; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking engineers of varying experience to join our team in Batu Kawansite, Malaysia. You will develop and design mechanical systems for next-generation semiconductor equipment and lead cross-functional technical decisions.

The role offers opportunities to shape architecture, ensure compliance, and collaborate with a global team of around 1,000 employees across Asia, Europe and the US.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design of structures for complex equipment (vacuum tech, frame, cooling).
• Experience in finite element simulation and interpretation.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T.
• Experience with manufacturing methods in equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Design of mechanical system architectures, define interfaces and manage clear, testable requirements.
• Leads FEM interpretation for complex structures across multiple regions, performs sensitivity studies, resolves design issues.
• Develop robust tolerance concepts and GD&T strategies for large-scale assemblies.
• Conduct structured problem solving and risk assessments to prevent failures.
• Drive design for manufacturing, cost optimization and distortion control initiatives.
• Manage technical documentation and lifecycle changes.
• Provide technical leadership and align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Technical management of new manufacturing suppliers from prototyping to production.
• Integrate exhaust, vacuum, heating and temperature control components into products and projects.
• Create and review technical drawings, specifications and change documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEM analysis

3D CAD

GD&T

Risk assessment

Cross-functional leadership

System-level decisions

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO/Pro-E

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking engineers of varying experience to join our team in Batu Kawansite, Malaysia. You will develop and design mechanical systems for next-generation semiconductor equipment and lead cross-functional technical decisions.

The role offers opportunities to shape architecture, ensure compliance, and collaborate with a global team of around 1,000 employees across Asia, Europe and the US.