Principal Engineer, Equipment Engineering

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia • Posted June 10, 2026

Job Type: full-time
Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang
Posted: June 10, 2026
Category: Engineers
Application Deadline: July 20, 2026

Role Description

Job Description

As a Principal Equipment Engineer specializing in sputter media manufacturing, you will serve as the technical authority and strategic leader for sputtering equipment, manufacturing technology, and engineering innovation within the organization. You will lead advanced equipment engineering initiatives, drive long-term technology roadmaps, and provide expert-level support for equipment reliability, manufacturing excellence, and next-generation HDD product development. This role requires strong technical expertise in sputtering systems, vacuum technology, automation, and advanced manufacturing processes, along with the ability to influence cross-functional organizations, mentor engineering teams, and lead large-scale strategic projects across multiple manufacturing areas.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead strategic equipment engineering initiatives to improve equipment reliability, manufacturing effici...

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