Senior Sustaining Engineering Manager (Semiconductor) - CN speaking

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia seeks a Senior Sustaining Engineering Manager to own the product lifecycle, reliability, and technical roadmap for high-volume semiconductor equipment deployed globally.

The role balances hands-on technical problem solving with budget, resource, and stakeholder management, in a low-travel Shah Alam setting within a Global MNC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering; MBA is an advantage.
• 10+ years of technical leadership in semiconductor equipment (front-end or back-end).
• Deep understanding of semiconductor assembly machinery, high-precision mechatronics, or capital equipment.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken) for regional communications.
• Leadership in Sustaining Engineering, Value Engineering, or Product Lifecycle Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-launch engineering activities for mature equipment lines, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Manage ECNs/ECOs, design updates, obsolescence, and continuous product improvements.
• Represent the local sustaining site in global strategic reviews with European leadership.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment knowledge

Leadership experience

Root cause analysis

Cross-cultural leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Senior Sustaining Engineering Manager (Semiconductor) - CN speaking

Direct Impact on Active Products: Own the continuous improvement, reliability, and technical roadmap for proven, high-volume semiconductor equipment deployed globally.

Global MNC Environment: Join a publicly listed semiconductor leader (€500M+ revenue) with close operational ties to European R&D hubs.

Strategic & Hands-On Scope: Balance technical root-cause problem solving with high-level budget, resource, and stakeholder management.

Competitive Package: Attractive remuneration, comprehensive executive benefits, and relocation support (where applicable).

Low Regional Travel: Localized leadership focus in Selangor with minimal regional travel required.

• Direct Impact on Active Products: Own the continuous improvement, reliability, and technical roadmap for proven, high-volume semiconductor equipment deployed globally.

• Global MNC Environment: Join a publicly listed semiconductor leader (€500M+ revenue) with close operational ties to European R&D hubs.

• Strategic & Hands-On Scope: Balance technical root-cause problem solving with high-level budget, resource, and stakeholder management.

• Competitive Package: Attractive remuneration, comprehensive executive benefits, and relocation support (where applicable).

• Low Regional Travel: Localized leadership focus in Selangor with minimal regional travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Lifecycle & Sustaining Ownership

• Lead post-launch engineering activities for mature equipment lines (Die Attach, Packaging, and Plating), ensuring long-term product reliability, yield, and performance.

• Manage engineering change management (ECNs/ECOs), design updates, component obsolescence, and continuous product enhancements.

• Ensure strict compliance with global industry standards (including SEMI) and internal Product Innovation Processes.

2. Cost Reduction & Quality Engineering

• Drive value engineering (VAVE) and product cost-reduction programs across local engineering streams.

• Oversee 3rd-level technical escalations for high-priority field issues, partnering with Product Marketing, Tech Support, and Operations.

• Optimize production work instructions, technical documentation, and test system assets to maintain high manufacturing quality.

3. Site Leadership & Team Operations

• Manage local engineering budgets, headcount planning, and resource allocation for the Shah Alam facility.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Engineering Team Leaders, R&D Project Managers, Product Quality Engineers, and Technical Support Specialists.

• Represent the local sustaining engineering site in global strategic reviews with European leadership.

Candidate Profile / Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s or MBA is an advantage).

• Experience: 10+ years of technical experience in semiconductor equipment (front-end or back-end) with proven leadership in Sustaining Engineering, Value Engineering, or Product Lifecycle Management.

• Core Skills:

  • Deep understanding of semiconductor assembly machinery, high-precision mechatronics, or capital equipment.

  • Demonstrated track record in design updates, cost-down initiatives, root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), and standard compliance (SEMI).

• Language Requirement: Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken) is required to manage supplier and stakeholder communications across regional Asian markets.

• Leadership Style: Results-driven, structured analytical thinker, and comfortable operating in cross-cultural European-Asian environments.

Additional Details:

• Location: Shah Alam, Selangor

• Industry: Semiconductor / Industrial Machinery / Capital Equipment

• Travel: Minimal (occasional client sites or regional trips)

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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