Head of Mechanical Engineering (P&C)

Head of Mechanical Engineering position for a global equipment manufacturer based in Melaka

Your new company

You will be joining a global leader in semiconductor automation and test equipment, known for delivering high reliability systems used by major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. The company develops advanced test handlers, precision automation platforms, thermal systems, and high‑accuracy mechanical solutions that enable customers to achieve superior yield, uptime, and time‑to‑market performance.

Your new role

As the Head of Mechanical Engineering, you will:
  • Set and execute the mechanical engineering strategy and roadmap.
  • Lead and develop teams across design, analysis, and validation.
  • Oversee mechanical design for precision motion, thermal systems, complex mechanisms, frames, and tooling.
  • Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
  • Drive DFM/DFA, NPI, reliability improvements, and root‑cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with Electrical, Software, Process, Quality, Manufacturing, and customer teams.
  • Champion continuous improvement and introduce new materials, mechanisms, and technologies.


What you'll need to succeed

To succeed, you'll need to have:

  • Extensive years of experience in semiconductor equipment or complex automation machinery.
  • Track record in a leadership position within the relevant industries.
  • Strong expertise in precision mechanisms, motion systems, pneumatics, actuators, thermal components, GD&T, FMEA, and NPI.

What you'll get in return

  • Ownership of a critical engineering function with high visibility and strategic impact.
  • Opportunity to shape next‑generation semiconductor automation platforms.
  • A culture that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive compensation and strong career advancement potential.
  • Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and global engineering collaboration.

What you need to do now

If the role above gets you excited, then let's get a conversation going! You can submit your resume by clicking Apply Now. If you are open for other opportunities and would like to have a discussion about your next career move, feel free to drop me an email at TyenHow.Woon@hays.com.my.

I look forward to speaking with you!

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Manufacturing and Operations
Ref:
1286179

Talk to a consultant

Talk to TyenHow Woon, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sunway
Corporate Suite 19-01 at Sunway Resort Hotel,, Persiaran Lagoon,

Telephone: +60358705012

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