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Senior Manager, Core Engineering

Line Manager: Managing Director Technology & Engineering of AIXTRON Malaysia
Dotted Report to: Director Core Engineering AIXTRON SE



About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. 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.

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We 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 & test of our high-end systems and will contribute to engineering 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 wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We 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.

 

About the role

We are establishing a high-productivity site with full end-to-end responsibility for product generations — not a satellite, not a support unit, but a true pillar of AIXTRON’s global network. To make this vision reality, we are looking for a strong, entrepreneurial leader to build and shape our Operations Engineering organization from the ground up. This is more than a management position. This is a mandate to build, drive, and transform.

As Manager of our Core Engineering, you will be responsible for a mechanical and electrical engineering team at our Malaysian site and deploy them across technology and development projects. You will have the ownership for developments, not just support functions and you will be at the core of making this happen.  You are structured, decisive, and forward-looking — and hands-on when needed.

 

Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership  

  • Shape system architecture decisions across mechanical and electrical domains  
  • Drive innovation in high-precision MOCVD equipment and subsystems  
  • Ensure seamless integration at mechanical and electrical interfaces  
  • Oversee mechanical and electrical design activities (e.g., vacuum systems, welded assemblies, control cabinets, EPLAN schematics)  

 

 Build a High-Performance Engineering Organization  

  • Recruit, coach, and retain top-tier engineering talent  
  • Develop succession plans and technical capability frameworks  
  • Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement  
  • Adopt and ensure compliance with company wide technology and development processes into the Malaysian site  

 
End-to-End Product Responsibility  

  • Take ownership of engineering for new developments  
  • Drive quality and risk management (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis)  
  • Ensure compliance with ISO, CE, and SEMI standards  
  • Strengthen ERP integration (e.g., SAP) for data-driven decision making  
  • Steer mid-term capacity planning, budgets, and cost efficiency  
      

Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration  

  • Work closely with Germany and UK sites as true equals in the global network  
  • Foster strong supplier collaboration and partnership models  
  • Align cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, operations, and global leadership  
  • Lead transformation initiatives with clarity and confidence  

 

Qualifications & Skills

  • University degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field 
  • More than 10 years of professional experience 
  • 5–10 years of engineering leadership experience 
  • Strong systems thinking across mechanical and electrical disciplines  
  • Experience in coating equipment or complex high-tech systems  
  • Proven budget responsibility and resource planning capability  
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and confident decision-making under uncertainty  
  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills 
  • Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an advantage.

 

Working Conditions

  • Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
  • Majority of work at the Batu Kawan site.
  • Occasional travel to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites.