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Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.\nAIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia\nWe are building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & testing of our high-end systems and will contribute to engineering for the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in 2027 with a rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities -built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people's wellbeing.\nWho we are looking for\nWe are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally - while being connected to a global team of around 1,000 employees from ~60 nationalities across Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.\nAbout the role\nWe are seeking an experienced and hands-on Mechanical & Electrical Build Supervisor to lead assembly operations within our new semiconductor equipment manufacturing hub.\nDuring the initial phase, you will take full ownership of the Mechanical and Electrical Build area and actively support as well as shape the setup of the production environment, including workstation preparation, process implementation, tool validation, and team onboarding. As operations ramp up, the role will evolve into a structured shopfloor leadership position, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time assembly of complex mechanical and electrical systems.\nYou will lead, manage, and develop a skilled technician team while driving continuous process improvement and operational excellence. By implementing the AIXTRON group standards aiming for industries best practices, maintaining up-to-date procedures, and enforcing compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements, you will ensure efficient and reliable build operations.\nThis role requires strong technical expertise combined with proven team leadership capabilities in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. Shop Floor management effectiveness is a must.\nResponsibilities\nLead and supervise mechanical and electrical assembly teams on the shopfloor, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved; escalate critical issues to the Production Director as required.\nActively support the factory setup phase, including workstation preparation, tool validation, process implementation, and initial build execution.\nEnsure correct and compliant execution of mechanical and electrical build processes in accordance with work instructions, technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and quality standards.\nMonitor daily production performance, manage work allocation and resource planning, and ensure adherence to production schedules and delivery commitments.\nDrive shopfloor discipline and EHS compliance, promoting 5S standards, ergonomic practices, and a strong safety culture.\nTroubleshoot any issues. Together with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure structured, timely, and sustainable problem resolution.\nSupport new product introductions (NPI) and pilot builds, ensuring build readiness, structured feedback to Engineering, and a smooth production ramp-up.\nCoach and develop technicians and operators, providing hands-on technical guidance, structured training, and performance feedback.\nEnsure full traceability, including build records, deviation management, and quality verification processes.\nPromote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the shopfloor.\nCollaborate closely with Logistics, Quality, and Industrial Engineering to ensure products are built on time, to specification, and in alignment with operational standards.\nQualifications & Skills\nDiploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline (recognized Malaysian or international institution).\nMinimum 5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical and/or electrical assembly of complex equipment, preferably within semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing industry.\nProven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production environment.\nStrong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical assembly documentation.\nSolid hands-on experience in equipment build, system integration, and structured troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.\nExperience in vacuum system assembly and leak testing is advantageous; orbital or manual TIG welding certification/experience is a strong plus.\nTeam-oriented mindset with strong leadership presence, capable of motivating and guiding technicians in a structured shopfloor environment.\nGood understanding of EHS regulations, quality standards, and structured production control, ideally within ISO-controlled environments.\nExperience supporting production ramp-ups, transfers, or greenfield setups is highly desirable.\nStrong communication skills in English (written and spoken); ability to operate effectively in a multicultural and international manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin is an advantage.\nWorking Conditions\nRole based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. 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