SQA Engineer

TEL Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEL Malaysia is seeking a Safety Coordinator to drive safety excellence across engineering sites in Malaysia. The role requires coordinating training, risk assessments, and compliance while leading investigations and preventive actions to protect personnel and assets.

You will conduct TBTs, SMBWA, and BBSO for high‑risk activities, and ensure proper documentation and reporting. Strong English and local regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Safety/Health, or related field.
• Experience: Safety and quality coordination in engineering, construction, or technical services environments; semiconductor industry experience preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of OSH Act 1994, DOSH requirements, CIDB/construction requirements where applicable.
• Analytical Skills: Able to conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Data & Reporting: Able to collect qualitative/quantitative safety data and produce clear management reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all engineering team members are trained and competent before starting work at client sites.
• Participate in and enforce daily Toolbox Talks (TBT) at all active worksites.
• Verify all tasks have appropriate risk assessments, including RA, JHA, PTP, and SWP.
• Conduct regular Safety Management by Walking Around (SMBWA) to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts during work execution.
• Identify, document, and promote Good Catches across the engineering team.
• Conduct Behaviour‑Based Safety Observations (BBSO) for high‑risk tasks (e.g., installation, commissioning, repair, and semiconductor equipment service).
• Identify and correct normalized deviant behaviour, where hazards are treated as acceptable, and ensure timely remedial actions.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative safety data to enable effective CAPA.
• Prepare daily and regular safety reports for management review, including trends, key concerns, challenges, and recommendations.
• Lead or support investigations for injuries, near‑misses, equipment damage, or quality failures.
• Develop, track, and close preventive and corrective actions.
• Conduct safety training for engineering personnel, including induction, high‑risk work training, practical/equipment‑specific training, and client‑site requirements as needed.
• Develop new training materials as needed, including e‑learning, presentations, and practical assessments.
• Support regulatory and compliance training, particularly for construction‑area work where certifications are required.
• Maintain training records and competency documentation.

Skills

Safety management

Incident investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Training delivery

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Safety/Health

Tools

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all engineering team members are trained and competent before starting work at client sites.
• Participate in and enforce daily Toolbox Talks (TBT) at all active worksites.
• Verify all tasks have appropriate risk assessments, including Risk Assessment (RA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Pre-Task Plans (PTP), and Safety Work Procedures (SWP).
• Conduct regular Safety Management by Walking Around (SMBWA) to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts during work execution.
• Identify, document, and promote Good Catches (near‑miss/hazard recognition) across the engineering team.
• Conduct Behaviour‑Based Safety Observations (BBSO) for high‑risk tasks (e.g., installation, commissioning, repair, and semiconductor equipment service).
• Identify and correct normalized deviant behaviour, where hazards are treated as acceptable, and ensure timely remedial actions.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative safety data (observations, inspections, hazard trends, incidents, etc.) to enable effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Prepare daily and regular safety reports for management review, including trends, key concerns, challenges, and recommendations.

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead or support investigations for injuries, near‑misses, equipment damage, or quality failures.
• Determine root cause(s) using recognized methods (e.g., 5‑Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, M‑SHELL).
• Develop, track, and close preventive and corrective actions.

Training, Compliance & Competency

• Conduct safety training for engineering personnel, including induction, high‑risk work training, practical/equipment‑specific training, and client‑site requirements as needed.
• Develop new training materials as needed, including e‑learning, presentations, and practical assessments.
• Support and coordinate regulatory and compliance training, particularly for construction‑area work where certifications are required.
• Maintain training records and competency documentation.

Client Engagement & Coordination

• Support current and new client projects by reviewing safety and quality requirements for each scope.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide safety input on work methods, risk assessments, and resource needs.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with client HSE and quality representatives.
• Coordinate with overseas counterparts to align standards, regulatory training, and certification requirements, including training arrangements.
• Support knowledge transfer and standardize safety practices across regions.

Additional Support (Secondary Duty)

• Support office safety initiatives, including fire drills, ergonomics, emergency preparedness, and office inspections.

Typical Education and Experience

• Education: Minimum Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Safety/Health, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in safety and quality coordination within engineering, construction, or technical services environments; semiconductor industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of semiconductor equipment; able to conduct risk assessments for repair, service, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Good working knowledge of Malaysian regulations (OSH Act 1994, relevant DOSH requirements, and CIDB/construction requirements where applicable).
• Analytical Skills: Engineering‑minded; able to conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis independently.
• Data & Reporting: Able to collect qualitative/quantitative safety data and produce clear management reports.
• Training Skills: Able to conduct safety training and develop training materials/content.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, and client‑facing skills; comfortable working independently on‑site.
• Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken); Bahasa Malaysia is advantageous.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 35 pounds. This position also requires 4 to 6 hours per day at a computer screen/keyboard.

Subsidiary TEL Malaysia

We make innovation possible. At TEL, we’re committed to advancing future technologies and success starts with a community of talented individuals. Our global workforce of over 20,000 employees is embracing the challenge of a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Your growth fuels our progress. Our 360‑degree learning approach ensures there’s something for every style from interactive classes and on the job training to formal programs led by certified technical experts and organizational development professionals. You’ll continue building your skills and nurturing your curiosity. To support your journey, TEL offers educational reimbursement to help you reach your learning goals.