Senior Specialist - Maintenance (Plating/Litho/Lamination/Assembly/Test/SRSF)

At S; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AT&S is seeking a Senior Specialist - Maintenance in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia, to lead preventive and corrective maintenance for high-end PCB and IC substrate production equipment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, sensors, and robotics, perform RCA, and drive reliability improvements.

You will collaborate with Production, Process, Quality, and Procurement teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while supporting ramp-ups and new equipment installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance or manufacturing support within PCB, semiconductor, or electronics industries.
• Experience with plating, lithography, Mechanical Build-Up (MBU), assembly, or test processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related failures.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, OEE, and maintenance performance.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and ramp-up of new production equipment.
• Manage critical spare parts, inventory levels, and maintenance procurement.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, Quality, and Procurement teams to reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead maintenance projects and coach technicians to improve troubleshooting and execution.

Skills

PLCs

HMI interfaces

Robotics systems

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

Engineering degree (Mech/Electro/Mechatronics)

Job description

Kulim, MY

AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world. With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

To enhance our successful Operations - Maintenance Team in AT&S Malaysia in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, we are looking for a passionate

Senior Specialist - Maintenance

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment failures.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment breakdowns and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and maintenance performance.
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and ramp-up of new production equipment.
• Manage critical spare parts, inventory levels, and maintenance procurement activities to ensure equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, Quality, and Procurement teams to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining maintenance standards.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities and continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize operational performance.
• Coach, develop, and qualify technicians to enhance technical competency, troubleshooting capability, and maintenance execution effectiveness.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance or manufacturing support within PCB, semiconductor, or electronics industries.
• Experience in Plating, Lithography, Mechanical Build-Up (MBU), Assembly, or Test processes.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Familiar with PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, sensors, industrial robotics, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motion control systems.
• Able to read electrical and mechanical drawings and support equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and equipment reliability improvement.

Our Offer

• Personal and professional growth opportunities in a Greenfield Project of a recognized MNC
• A chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value
• A secure position with long-term career perspective in an internationally expanding environment
• Attractive and competitive compensation package

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths. Our compensation packages are competitive and take individual qualifications and experience into consideration.