Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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 & 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.

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

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will drive the seamless transition from design to scalable production. You will lead product transfers across regions, ensuring operational stability, quality readiness, and efficient ramp-up.

You will optimize and standardize safe, high-quality manufacturing processes with a strong focus on digitalization, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Through structured risk management, root cause analysis, and disciplined change control, you will safeguard performance and configuration integrity across PLM and ERP systems.

Partnering closely with Engineering and Supply Chain, you enhance manufacturability, reduce cost, and lead value engineering initiatives across the product lifecycle — while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and mentoring technical peers.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured product transfers and industrialization activities, ensuring operational stability and quality readiness across regions 
• Develop, optimize and standardize efficient, safe and high-quality manufacturing processes with a focus on digitalization and automation 
• Establish and apply risk management methodologies, including FMEA and structured risk assessments 
• Drive root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities for complex, cross-functional issues 
• Optimize designs for manufacturability and cost in close collaboration with Engineering and Supply Chain 
• Manage engineering changes and configuration processes, ensuring data consistency in PLM and ERP systems 
• Utilize simulation tools and data analysis methods to validate concepts and support data-driven decisions 
• Lead cost optimization and value engineering initiatives across the product lifecycle 
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and mentor peers within your technical scope 

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field 
• 5 + years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering 
• Strong expertise in design for manufacturing, risk assessment, and lifecycle management 
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems as well as simulation and engineering data analysis tools 
• Proven ability to lead technical topics and drive ownership in cross-functional teams 
• High learning agility with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies 
• Fluent English 

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.