Testing & Commissioning Supervisor

About the role

AIXTRON is building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang, with a cleanroom environment for assembly and testing of semiconductor equipment. It is looking for an experienced, hands-on Testing & Commissioning Supervisor to lead commissioning operations. Initially you will own the Testing and Commissioning area and help set up the production environment; as operations ramp up, the role becomes a structured shopfloor leadership position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical and mechanical test and commissioning teams on the shopfloor, following standardized procedures, and escalate critical issues to the Production Director.
• Support the factory setup: workstation preparation, tool validation, process implementation and initial build execution.
• Ensure testing and commissioning procedures, drawings, specifications and quality standards are followed correctly.
• Commission PLC-controlled assemblies and sensors (proximity, temperature, pressure).
• Complete test documentation and support NPI and pilot builds, giving structured feedback to Engineering.
• Monitor daily production performance, manage work allocation and resources, and drive shopfloor discipline and EHS compliance (5S, ergonomics, safety).
• Troubleshoot issues with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, coach technicians and operators, and ensure traceability of test records and deviations.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics engineering (Malaysian or international institution).
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical testing and commissioning of complex equipment, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Proven supervisory or team leader experience in a production environment.
• Experience with production ramp-ups, transfers or greenfield setups is highly desirable.
• Strong English (written and spoken); knowledge of Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin is an advantage.

Required skills

• Reading mechanical drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and assembly documentation.
• Equipment build, system integration and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Vacuum system assembly and leak testing, and orbital or manual TIG welding, are advantageous.
• Understanding of EHS regulations, quality standards and ISO-controlled production.

Working conditions: cleanroom shopfloor, occasional travel to Germany or other regional sites, shift-based work (initially two shifts, rotating during ramp-up), weekend and public holiday coverage, and overtime availability during ramp-up. The role complies with the Malaysian Employment Act.