Electrical Development Engineer

About the Position

We are looking for a purpose-driven builder with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team as an Electrical Development Engineer in Batu Kawan, Malaysia. You will be part of our new manufacturing and engineering hub, contributing to the electrical system architecture and power distribution strategy for next-generation MOCVD platforms. This role offers an opportunity 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.

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

Requirements

• 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
• Experience with requirements management, system architecture, and cross-functional integration
• Proficiency in E-Plan and ERP systems such as SAP
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data-driven engineering decisions
• High ownership, technical leadership capability, and intercultural collaboration skills
• Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken)

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.

About the Company

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.

We Offer

• Competitive benefits
• Outstanding technical expertise
• Development opportunities and training
• A modern workplace with state-of-the-art office and amenities
• A collaborative company culture