Senior Equipment Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical leadership and ownership of test handler, defining standards for performance, reliability, and sustainability.
• To accelerate machine fingerprinting deployment & Golden Line Setup for identifying quality risks through data analysis and equipment monitoring.
• Driving root cause investigations and corrective actions to prevent quality escapes, while allowing the current Equipment Engineering team to remain focused on equipment reliability and NBM & NPI ramp support.
• Lead equipment related quality incident investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Drive advanced troubleshooting and recovery of hard down equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Lead and approve new equipment installation, buyoff, and qualification activities.
• Govern and verify Preventive Maintenance (PM) quality executed by sustaining teams.
• Own and maintain equipment documentation (WI, FMEA, Checklists, HIRADC, EAI, Troubleshooting Guides).
• Represent test equipment engineering in process and quality audits.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement, yield, and cost reduction projects aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee spare parts strategy and inventory management.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to test equipment engineers and technicians.

REQUIRED:

• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, digital/analog electronics, and instrumentation.
• Strong working knowledge of problem‑solving methodologies (DMAIC, 5‑Why, Cause & Effect, FTA).
• In depth understanding & process characterization of Tester machine and communicate well with machine OEM.
• Basic programming knowledge (C/C++, Python, or LabVIEW) for automation and data handling.
• Knowledge of test interface hardware (load boards, probe cards) is an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in standard business application software, Tools & standard engineering method (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, JMP, SPC, DOE, DMAIC, 8D,5-why etc.).

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in test/equipment engineering within a manufacturing environment.

SKILLS:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator and team-oriented collaborator.
• Fast learner, adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety.

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