Senior Test Equipment Technician – Maintenance & Troubleshooting

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WD in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer to set up, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing test equipment and processes. You will lead investigations, support root-cause analysis, and implement preventive maintenance across conveyors, test cells, and other production assets.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and hands-on skills with diagnostic tools while adhering to ISO and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field).
• Minimum 4-5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Good knowledge of mechanical systems (motors, bearings, gears, conveyors, pumps, compressors) and electrical systems (AC/DC, three-phase, sensors, relays, drives).
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and pressure controls.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (electrical diagrams, equipment manuals).
• Understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to isolate, detect, and correct equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and troubleshoot major downtime issues for test equipment, including Testcell, Tester, Bagger, VDCS, and Conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Testcell yield issues to maintain product quality and throughput.
• Conduct investigations for quality incidents related to test equipment and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Perform product conversions on test equipment to support various production requirements.
• Monitor KPIVs using the KPOV database, OEE tracking, Maintenance Logs, and the Digital Preventive Maintenance system.
• Drive and support equipment upgrade and continuous improvement projects to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Act as an upskilling trainer for test equipment, providing technical training and guidance to team members.
• Perform equipment checklists in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist engineers with daily tasks and contribute to special projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and documentation practices.
• Adhere strictly to all safety rules and cleanroom protocols.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Continuous Learning

Education

Engineering Diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Torque Wrenches

Calipers

Oscilloscope

Function Generator

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

WD in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer to set up, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing test equipment and processes. You will lead investigations, support root-cause analysis, and implement preventive maintenance across conveyors, test cells, and other production assets.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and hands-on skills with diagnostic tools while adhering to ISO and safety protocols.