Test Pick & Place Engineer

Texas Instruments Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an Equipment Engineer to own P&P handler platforms, drive production readiness and reliability across multiple campaigns.

You will lead installation, qualification and ramp-up activities, perform systematic troubleshooting, develop preventive maintenance programs and monitor metrics to improve uptime, yield and MTBF in a high‑volume semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor test manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Pick & Place Handler equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, servo, pneumatic and motion control systems.
• Experience in handling high‑mix and high‑volume production environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide full technical ownership and sustaining support for P&P handler platforms, ensuring optimal performance, reliability and production readiness.
• Lead equipment installation, setup, qualification and production release activities to ensure smooth ramp-up and stable manufacturing operations.
• Drive systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis to minimize downtime and improve Overall Equipment Utilization (OEU).
• Develop, implement and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend machine lifecycle.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address recurring technical issues.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), machine conversion and process optimization activities to meet yield and throughput targets.
• Lead second-source evaluation, qualification and implementation projects to achieve cost savings and mitigate supply risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, Automation and Vendors to resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, cost reduction and process stability.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

High-volume production

Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

Pick & Place Handler equipment

Job description

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About TI
Do you want to work for an organization that values your opinion? Do you want to work for an organization where you can play a pivotal role in several different areas? Look no further. As a Texas Instruments Equipment Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide full technical ownership and sustaining support for P&P (Pick & Place) handler platforms, ensuring optimal performance, reliability and production readiness.
• Lead equipment installation, setup, qualification and production release activities to ensure smooth ramp-up and stable manufacturing operations.
• Drive systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis to minimize downtime and improve Overall Equipment Utilization (OEU).
• Develop, implement and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend machine lifecycle.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address recurring technical issues.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), machine conversion and process optimization activities to meet yield and throughput targets.
• Lead second-source evaluation, qualification and implementation projects to achieve cost savings and mitigate supply risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, Automation and Vendors to resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, cost reduction and process stability.

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours.Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well‑being is important to us. Please find our country‑specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn moreatTI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor test manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Pick & Place Handler equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, servo, pneumatic and motion control systems.
• Experience in handling high‑mix and high‑volume production environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) capability in Pick & Place technologies.
• Advanced fault diagnosis, Machine parameter optimization & Throughput improvement.
• Proven leadership in structured Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs, reducing breakdown frequency and improving MCBJ / MTBA / MTBF.
• Experience leading second‑source evaluation and qualification projects as technical lead to achieve measurable cost savings and supply risk mitigation.
• Added Knowledge advantage in handler‑tester interface integration and test cell optimization.
• Experience in OEU monitoring, data analysis, SPC, Spotfire and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment with strong sense of ownership and accountability.