Electrical Development Engineer

About the Position

Electrical Development Engineer

Batu Kawan, Malaysia // Engineering // With Professional Experience

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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.

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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.

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Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with an 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.

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About the Role

When you step into the role of Electrical Development Engineer, you will be the driving force behind the electrical system architecture and power-distribution strategy for next-generation MOCVD platforms. This is a hands-on, high-impact position where you shape the backbone of complex, precision-engineered systems. You’ll champion robust, compliant, and manufacturing-ready designs while working shoulder-to-shoulder with world-class teams in mechanical design, process engineering, automation, and advanced manufacturing to bring breakthrough technology to life.

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Responsibilities

• Design and optimize main and low-voltage power distribution systems with focus on reliability, maintainability, and compliance
• Define scalable PLC and control architectures ensuring robustness and diagnosability
• Select and integrate sensors and actuators for complex and harsh operating conditions
• Lead system-level architecture definition, requirements engineering, and interface management
• Conduct structured problem solving (RCA, 8D) and risk assessments (FMEA) to prevent integration and field issues
• Drive design for manufacturing and cost-balanced engineering decisions
• Ensure compliance with ISO, CE, SEMI, and safety standards
• Structure and maintain high-quality electrical documentation in E-Plan and manage changes in PLM/ERP systems

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Qualifications & Skills

• Core Skills:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 2–10 years of professional experience in electrical development within complex systems
  • Strong expertise in power distribution, control architecture, and motion systems
  • Proficiency in E-Plan and ERP systems such as SAP
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience in data-driven engineering decisions
  • Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken)

• Secondary Skills:

  • Experience with requirements management, system architecture, and cross-functional integration
  • High ownership, technical leadership capability, and intercultural collaboration skills

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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.

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We Offer

• Competitive benefits
• Outstanding technical expertise
• Development opportunities
• Training

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Contact Information

Electrical Change Engineer (all genders)

• Alan Tai

  • Taiwan/Singapore
  • Phone: +886 3 571 2678 ext. 101
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• Christof Sommerhalter

  • USA
  • Phone: +1 669-228 ext. 3893
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• Christian Geng

  • Europe
  • Phone: +49 (2407) 9030 -135
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• Hisatoshi Hagiwara

  • Japan
  • Phone: +81 3-5781-0935 ext. 510
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• Nam Kyu Lee

  • South Korea
  • Phone: +82 31 371 ext. 3011
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• Wei (William) Song

  • China
  • Phone: +86 2164453226 ext. 101
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