Mechanical Design or Planning 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>**](http://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**

We are looking for Engineers of varying experience to join our team in Malaysia.

As part of our Engineering team, you will develop and design mechanical systems and functions for next-generation semiconductor systems. You will lead the development of complex mechanical architectures that significantly shape the performance and reliability of our systems.

You will take ownership of cross-functional challenges, drive critical system-level decisions and trade-offs, and shape the technical direction across disciplines. You will ensure compliance, enhance performance, and embed robustness throughout the entire lifecycle — from concept through production.

With strong systems thinking and sound engineering judgment, you will identify risks across interfaces at an early stage, confidently navigate uncertainty, and guide high-impact technical decisions that move our technology forward.

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**Responsibilities**

• Develop and Design of mechanical system architectures, define interfaces and manage clear, testable requirements
• Leads FEM interpretation for complex structures across multiple regions, performs sensitivity and correlation studies, resolves critical design issues, and adapts load case definitions to region-specific parameters (e.g. Seismic). Apply regional safety factors and ensure compliance with international engineering and safety standards
• Develop robust tolerance concepts and geometric dimensioning strategies for large-scale assemblies
• Conduct structured problem solving and risk assessments to prevent integration and field failures
• Drive design for manufacturing, cost optimization and distortion control initiatives
• Manage technical documentation, configuration changes, engineering changes and lifecycle impacts
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Technical management of new manufacturing suppliers from prototyping to series production.
• Integrate exhaust, vacuum, heating and temperature control components according to requirements into already developed products and projects
• Create and review-ready technical drawings, specifications and change project and product documentation

**Qualifications & Skills**

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 2–10 years of relevant experience
• Strong expertise in mechanical design of structures for complex equipment (e.g. vacuum technology, frame, cladding, cooling automation, etc.)
• Experience in finite element simulation and interpretation
• Strong experience with common manufacturing methods in equipment design
• Solid knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance stack-up in multi-interface systems and GD&T
• Experience in requirements engineering, risk assessment and structured change management
• Advanced proficiency in 3D computer-aided design and product lifecycle management systems
• Advantage to be proficient in CREO/Pro-E and ERP systems such as SAP
• Strong analytical mindset
• Proven ability to lead technical decisions, manage risks and align cross-functional teams
• 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