Technician 4, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance (Sputtering)

Location: Onsite in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia. Requires flexibility to work a 12-hour AWS shift and overtime as needed.

Company

hirify.global develops data-storage technologies, including HDDs and platforms for business, creative professionals, consumers, data centers, and cloud providers.

What you will do

• Lead daily sustaining activities for sputtering equipment to maintain high uptime and optimal performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, servicing, and repairs on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues and document maintenance activities and failures.
• Support engineers and tool owners with equipment conversions, upgrades, improvement projects, and KPI tracking.
• Lead problem-solving sessions and provide technical guidance to junior technicians.
• Contribute to spare-parts strategy, cost optimization, scrap reduction, and equipment availability initiatives.

Requirements

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronic/Electromechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Senior-level equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving vacuum chamber or sputtering systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-system failures using schematics and measurement tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms, root-cause isolation, repair procedures, safety protocols, and cleanroom discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Forum Notes.
• Effective communication and collaboration with Production, Process, Yield, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of control systems or PLCs.
• Experience with sputtering or machine-maintenance-related work.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a global data-storage technology company.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, belonging, respect, and contribution.
• Safety protocols and cleanroom standards are integrated into maintenance work.
• Accommodation support is available for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.