Staff Engineer

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Staff Engineer for a leading multinational in the semiconductor sector in Kuala Lumpur.

You will oversee equipment performance, maintain client relationships, and drive technical excellence across wafer fabrication. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, training, and continuous improvement. English is required; Mandarin is highly preferred for liaising with China partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related).
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication (Wafer Fab).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and practical technical skills.
• English proficiency; Mandarin preferred for liaising with China partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment maintenance and provide technical support to clients.
• Maintain daily maintenance logs and compile weekly/monthly performance reports.
• Execute equipment acceptance testing and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver operational and maintenance training on equipment to internal teams and external clients.
• Identify opportunities to promote spare parts sales and equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate cross-cultural communication between foreign principals and local customers.

Skills

Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication

Analytical & Troubleshooting

Client relationship management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Staff Engineer Opportunity

About the Opportunity

We are currently representing a prominent multinational leader in the semiconductor industry to recruit a high‑caliber Staff Engineer. This is a critical role for a hands‑on technical expert to oversee equipment performance, maintain strong principal‑client relationships, and drive technical excellence within the wafer fabrication sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Technical Support: Perform end‑to‑end equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and direct technical support to ensure minimal operational downtime for clients.
• Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate daily maintenance logs; compile and present weekly and monthly equipment performance reports to stakeholders.
• System Modifications & Acceptance: Execute equipment acceptance testing, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical system modifications.
• Technical Training: Deliver operational and maintenance training on equipment to internal technical teams and external clients.
• Client Engagement & Business Growth: Gather and analyze customer feedback to build long‑term client relationships; identify opportunities to promote spare parts sales and equipment upgrades.
• Cross‑Cultural Coordination: Facilitate effective communication between foreign principals and local customers to strengthen technical rapport and project execution.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or above in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related discipline).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience specifically within the Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication (Wafer Fab) industry (Essential).
• Technical Aptitude: Fast learner with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and practical technical skills.
• Language Proficiency: Strong command of English. Spoken and written proficiency in Mandarin is highly preferred to liaise effectively with key business partners and principals in China.
• Soft Skills: Excellent proactive attitude, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage key principal‑client relationships independently.