Senior Facilities Engineer

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penang site as a Senior Facilities Engineer For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative.

For a better and sustainable world. We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What You'll Do

Lead the design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of critical mechanical facility systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing. Manage facilities and infrastructure projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and according to safety, quality, and reliability standards.

Oversee testing, commissioning, equipment hook-ups, and facilities readiness activities for new production lines, expansions, and upgrades. Troubleshoot complex mechanical system issues, drive reliability improvements, and implement energy efficiency and cost optimization initiatives. Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, contractors, and vendors while ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 3-7 years of experience in facilities engineering within semiconductor manufacturing, with strong exposure to mechanical utility systems. Proven expertise in mechanical system design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of critical facilities infrastructure.

Experience managing facilities projects, contractors, consultants, vendors, and engineering service providers. Strong problem-solving, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with knowledge of infrastructure readiness, testing & commissioning, and reliability engineering. Why join us? Break new ground with us: Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges Benefit from flexible working options Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing Work with international colleagues and grow as a team Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered. Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd PMT 1342, Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 20 Taman Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 14100 Simpang Ampat Pulau Pinang, Malaysia comet.tech/careers