Senior Sustaining Engineering Manager (Semiconductor) - CN speaking

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Shah Alam, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Sustaining Engineering Manager (Semiconductor) who can own the product lifecycle for mature equipment, drive reliability, and shape the technical roadmap across global teams.

You will lead a cross‑functional group, manage ECNs/ECOs, ensure SEMI compliance, and balance budget, resource, and stakeholder priorities in a multinational setting with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years of technical semiconductor equipment experience with leadership in Sustaining Engineering.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-launch activities for mature equipment lines to ensure reliability, yield, and performance.
• Manage ECNs/ECOs, design updates, component obsolescence, and continuous product improvements.
• Lead local site budgets, headcount planning, and resource allocation for Shah Alam facility.

Skills

Leadership

Root-cause analysis

SEMI standards

Value engineering

ECN/ECO

Mechatronics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

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.

Travel:

Minimal (occasional client sites or regional trips)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Sustaining Engineering | Product Lifecycle Management | SEMI Compliance | Value Engineering | ECN / ECO | Component Obsolescence | Root Cause Analysis | Semiconductor Assembly | Die Attach / Packaging | Shah Alam