Senior Principal Equipment Engineer - Automation & Optimization

Enovix Malaysia SDN. BHD.; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Enovix Malaysia SDN. BHD. is seeking a Sr Principal Equipment Engineer to develop, procure and install high-volume automated assembly and testing equipment for our 3D cell architecture.

You will collaborate with AME and supplier partners to optimize design, commission systems, and enable rapid production ramp. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, documentation, and strong communication across teams. A dynamic, creative environment awaits with emphasis on quality, OEE, and safety

Qualifications

• MS/BS degree in electronics, electrical, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• 5+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with automation components and tools including PLCs, pneumatics, motors, digital and analog IO, temperature controllers, and reading mechanical and wiring diagram drawing.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, highly creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support AME of customized automation equipment including system design DFMEA, development, and commissioning.
• Work with supplier partners to optimize system design and performance.
• Support manufacturing process scales up activities and production ramp.
• Debug current issues, improve cycle times, yields, equipment uptime OEE APQ.
• Support escalation activities and troubleshoot production equipment to meet availability goals.
• Use equipment performance data to drive improvement projects via SCADA, TMS and machine event logs.
• Initiate continuous improvement plans for existing equipment MTBA & MTBF as well as Safety compliances.
• Institute statistical process controls on applicable manufacturing equipment

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Experience with automation equipment

Education

MS/BS Degree Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Pneumatics

Motors

Digital IO

Analog IO

Temperature controllers

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Enovix Malaysia SDN. BHD. is seeking a Sr Principal Equipment Engineer to develop, procure and install high-volume automated assembly and testing equipment for our 3D cell architecture.

You will collaborate with AME and supplier partners to optimize design, commission systems, and enable rapid production ramp. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, documentation, and strong communication across teams. A dynamic, creative environment awaits with emphasis on quality, OEE, and safety