Senior Electrical & Software Engineer

Feste Anstellung, unbefristet

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 Electrical & Software Engineer, you will take ownership of the electrical system architecture and power distribution of advanced semiconductor equipment. From high-level system design to detailed implementation, you will shape reliable, compliant, and future-ready systems that enable cutting-edge performance.

You will define system structures, interfaces, and technical requirements — transforming complexity into scalable solutions. Whether selecting and integrating sensors, actuators, and motion components or supporting vacuum, thermal, and process subsystems, you will ensure seamless electrical and software integration across the entire machine.

Beyond technical excellence, you will lead modules, coordinate contributors, mentor junior engineers, and ensure configuration consistency across releases. Working closely with manufacturing, service, supply chain, and global development teams, you will turn architecture into operational reality.

Your work powers precision, performance, and progress.



Responsibilities

• Design and optimize main and low voltage power distribution systems with focus on reliability, maintainability and compliance 
• Define system architecture, interfaces and technical requirements for electrical and control systems 
• Select and integrate sensors, actuators and motion components for industrial environments 
• Support integration of vacuum, thermal and process-related subsystems from an electrical and software perspective 
• Structure and maintain large E-Plan projects according to company standards 
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and structured risk assessments; drive mitigation actions 
• Lead technical modules, coordinate contributors and mentor junior engineers 
• Perform engineering data analysis using Excel or scripting tools to support decision-making
• Manage engineering changes across modules and releases, ensuring configuration consistency 
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, service, supply chain and global development teams 

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field 
• 5–10 years of professional experience in electrical system design within industrial or semiconductor equipment 
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, control architecture and system integration 
• Strong knowledge of motion control, programmable logic controller architecture and automation topology
• Experience in requirements engineering, system architecture and cross-module dependency management 
• Solid understanding of systems thinking, including interfaces, dependencies and risk impacts
• Proficiency in E-Plan; solid understanding of Product Lifecycle Management and Enterprise Resource Planning systems 
• Structured problem-solving mindset using root cause analysis and analytical tools 
• Sound understanding of international standards and safety regulations 
• Strong ownership, technical leadership and cross-cultural collaboration skills 
• 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.