Technical Training Manager

Lam Research; Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a dynamic leader to build and head the Technical Training team in Kedah. The role will design and implement annual training and certification plans, develop instructors, and align with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to close skill gaps.

You will establish competency frameworks, ensure robust certification, and support ramp-ups for new products with structured programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, technical or related discipline.
• 8+ years of technical training experience in manufacturing or high-tech environments.
• Experience developing and implementing training plans, certification programs, and competency frameworks.
• Experience leading Technical Trainers, Instructors, or a training function.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and workforce capability development.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Technical Training team from the ground up.
• Develop and execute annual technical training and certification plans.
• Lead and develop a team of Technical Instructors/Trainers.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to identify skill gaps and training needs.
• Establish competency frameworks, skills matrices, qualification standards, and recertification requirements.
• Ensure effective technical certification, and workforce capability development.
• Support production ramp-ups, new product introductions (NPI), and manufacturing readiness through structured training programs.
• Monitor training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of training programs.
• Manage training records, compliance, and training systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Training program design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing/technical

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Build and lead the Technical Training team from the ground up, including trainer qualification and capability development.

Develop and execute annual technical training and certification plans.

Lead and develop a team of Technical Instructors/Trainers.

Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to identify skill gaps and training needs.

Establish competency frameworks, skills matrices, qualification standards, and recertification requirements.

Ensure effective technical certification, and workforce capability development.

Support production ramp-ups, new product introductions (NPI), and manufacturing readiness through structured training programs.

Monitor training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of training programs.

Manage training records, compliance, and training systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Technical Training team from the ground up, including trainer qualification and capability development.
• Develop and execute annual technical training and certification plans.
• Lead and develop a team of Technical Instructors/Trainers.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to identify skill gaps and training needs.
• Establish competency frameworks, skills matrices, qualification standards, and recertification requirements.
• Ensure effective technical certification, and workforce capability development.
• Support production ramp-ups, new product introductions (NPI), and manufacturing readiness through structured training programs.
• Monitor training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of training programs.
• Manage training records, compliance, and training systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Technical or related discipline.
• 8+ years of technical training experience within a manufacturing or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and implementing technical training plans, certification programs, and competency frameworks.
• Experience leading Technical Trainers, Instructors, or a technical training function.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and workforce capability development.
• Able to engage effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations stakeholders.
• Experience supporting semiconductor or other high-tech manufacturing environments is preferred.