Sr Director, Engineering

ULTRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ULTRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. in Malaysia is seeking a Sr Director of Engineering to lead Industry 4.0 initiatives, driving automation, software integration and IT/OT convergence.

You will oversee platform development, engineering standards and global deployment plans to deliver data governance and smart manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities include leading a team of 8 manufacturing engineers across software, mechanical engineering and automation, building business cases and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in technical or engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Lean6Sigma certification is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of 8 Manufacturing Engineers (software, mechanical, automation).
• Evaluate Industry 4.0 opportunities and adopt intelligent solutions for facilities, utilities, equipment and enterprise systems.
• Own platform development for automation including production, warehousing and logistics; establish engineering standards for Industry 4.0.
• Develop business cases for proposed investments.
• Lead ME Council and drive best practices and training for Assembly and Weldment.
• Implement Limble CMMS across sites to maximize equipment lifespan and reduce downtime.
• Manage configuration changes and new feature requests.
• Handle major escalations and fix manufacturing process issues.
• Partner to develop global deployment plans.
• Oversee data governance for new technology introductions.
• Enable device connectivity and apply digital tech, big data analytics, machine learning & AI for end-to-end smart manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Agile practices

Stakeholder mgmt

Data governance

Customer oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in technical/engineering

Tools

Limble CMMS

Lean6Sigma (cert)

Job description

Join UCTand be part ofthe fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smartcar,and device that uses artificial intelligence.This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success –join us today!

UCTis looking for a talentedSr. Director, Engineeringto join us in Malaysia!

The Sr Director of Engineering leads the strategic development and execution of Industry 4.0 initiatives, driving automation, software integration, and IT/OT convergence to enhance business value. This role oversees engineering standards, platform development, and global deployment plans, ensuring data governance and smart manufacturing solutions. By partnering across functions and leveraging advanced technologies such as AI and big data analytics, the Sr Director shapes innovation, optimizes operations, and delivers transformative solutions for manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead team of 8 Manufacturing Engineers specializing in software, mechanical engineering, and Automation.
• Work with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to evaluate opportunities for applying Industry 4.0 concepts - adopting intelligent solutions (up to artificial intelligence) for facilities, utilities, manufacturing equipment and enterprise systems across the UCT environment.
• Own the platform development for our automation solutions for the factory, including production, warehousing and logistics. Responsible for Engineering Standards related to Industry 4.0 which will be developed to guide design and implementation of core platforms and processes.
• Develop business cases for proposed investments.
• Lead the ME (Manufacturing Engineering) Council and drive best practices, and standardized training for both Assembly and Weldment.
• Implement Limble CMMS across all sites in UCT to maximize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime.
• Manage the configuration changes and new feature requests from UCT.
• Involve in major escalations, issues and fixing manufacturing process issues.
• Partner with internal peers and stakeholders to develop global deployment plans.
• Be responsible for the data governance surrounding all our new technology introductions.
• Enable device connectivity and applying digital technology, big data analytics, machine learning & AI to build an end-to-end echo system for smart manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven financial improvements through technology and process adaptations.
• Agile development and team practices.
• Proven leadership behavior and management skills.
• Interest and desire to lead people.
• Customer oriented both internally and externally.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in technical or engineering area or the equivalent level of experience.
• Lean6Sigma certification a big plus.

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• Minimum years 8 years of experience in Industry 4.0, Industrial Engineering, software architecture, manufacturing & technology solutions & automation disciplines.
• 15+ years’ experience in a Manufacturing environment with at least 7+ years in management.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

Ultra Clean Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd designs and manufactures gas delivery systems that control the high-purity gases used in the processing of semiconductor devices. These gas delivery systems are configured to address the specific needs of the semiconductor capital equipment industry.

Through the use of advanced manufacturing methodologies and quality assurance procedures, we produce highly reliable, cost-effective, custom-designed application-specific systems. UCT is involved in all stages of design, as a partner in the process of developing a system that fully meets end-user process specifications.

UCT has global sites in the United States, Europe, Philippines, China, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea. We are setting up our Malaysia operations in Penang. Join us in these exciting times as part of the start-up team!

Ultra Clean Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd designs and manufactures gas delivery systems that control the high-purity gases used in the processing of semiconductor devices. These gas delivery systems are configured to address the specific needs of the semiconductor capital equipment industry.

Through the use of advanced manufacturing methodologies and quality assurance procedures, we produce highly reliable, cost-effective, custom-designed application-specific systems. UCT is involved in all stages of design, as a partner in the process of developing a system that fully meets end-user process specifications.

UCT has global sites in the United States, Europe, Philippines, China, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea. We are setting up our Malaysia operations in Penang. Join us in these exciting times as part of the start-up team!