Equipment Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia; Penang SDSM Office

Company

hirify.global develops Flash and advanced memory technologies and operates global manufacturing facilities supporting the semiconductor supply chain.

What you will do

• Maintain and support Backend Assembly manufacturing equipment to meet reliability, uptime, quality, and productivity targets.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Lead equipment qualification, installation, upgrades, and new equipment introduction activities.
• Develop automation solutions, analyze equipment performance indicators, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and other cross-functional teams while maintaining technical documentation and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in Backend Assembly Equipment Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with equipment reliability, preventive or predictive maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical, technical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with Package Saw, AOI, Solder Ball Attach, Laser Marking, Curing Oven, or Reflow Oven equipment.
• Knowledge of RCA, 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, and CAPA methodologies.
• Experience supporting equipment qualification, process improvement, and new equipment introduction projects.
• Knowledge of automation, controls, data analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment focused on diversity, belonging, respect, and contribution.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.