The Technician is responsible for installation, setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and technical support of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, automation systems and related machinery at customer sites.
The role requires strong hands‑on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, the ability to read technical drawings and schematics, and the willingness to travel to customer factories for installation and service activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and assemble semiconductor manufacturing and automation equipment at customer sites.
- Perform equipment alignment, levelling, calibration and setup.
- Support machine commissioning and equipment qualification.
- Verify machine functionality according to technical specifications.
- Support FAT, SAT, installation qualification and production qualification activities.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and sensor‑related equipment problems.
- Troubleshoot machine alarms and abnormal operating conditions.
- Perform corrective maintenance and equipment recovery.
- Replace faulty components such as motors, sensors, cylinders, valves, cables, bearings and other machine parts.
- Work with engineers and equipment suppliers to resolve complex technical issues.
Preventive Maintenance
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance according to equipment manuals and maintenance plans.
- Inspect wear parts and critical components.
- Record maintenance activities and equipment conditions.
- Support MTBF improvement and MTTR reduction initiatives.
Customer Support
- Provide on‑site technical support to semiconductor and electronics manufacturing customers.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and urgent service requests.
- Communicate equipment status and troubleshooting findings clearly to customers.
- Maintain good working relationships with customer engineering and production teams.
Documentation
- Prepare service reports, maintenance records and troubleshooting reports.
- Maintain equipment history and spare‑parts records.
- Document machine modifications and improvement activities.
- Follow company and customer safety procedures.
Technical Skills
- Mechanical assembly and troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Sensors and actuators
- Motors and servo systems
- Machine alignment and calibration
- Reading mechanical drawings
- Reading electrical schematics
- Basic understanding of automation systems
- Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Preferred Experience
- Diploma / Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or related discipline.
- 1–3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, automation, semiconductor, electronics or manufacturing industries is preferred.
- Fresh graduates with strong technical and hands‑on skills may be considered.
- Experience with semiconductor equipment, OHT, AGV, AMR, RGV, packaging equipment or cleanroom equipment is an advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability.
- Hands‑on and technically minded.
- Willing to work at customer sites.
- Willing to travel within Malaysia and overseas when required.
- Able to work independently and as part of a technical team.
- Safety‑conscious and disciplined.
- Able to work under pressure during equipment breakdowns.