Senior Mechanical Engineer – Frame Design

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 Mechanical Engineer specialising in Frame Design, you will define the structural foundation of next-generation semiconductor systems. You will take full ownership of complex frame architectures, leading the design of large welded and sheet metal assemblies that anchor performance and reliability.

From seismic resilience to transport and handling load cases, you will engineer solutions built for global installation. You will ensure structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and manufacturability—transforming demanding requirements into robust, production-ready structures that support world-class technology.



Responsibilities

• Design and optimize complex frame structures, sheet metal components and welded assemblies 
• Develop 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 seismic parameters. 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 and lifecycle impacts 
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Technical management of new manufacturing suppliers from prototyping to series production.



Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 5–10 years of relevant experience 
• Strong expertise in sheet metal design and welded frame structures for complex equipment 
• Proven experience in finite element simulation and interpretation, including seismic and transport load cases 
• 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
• High learning agility and ability to adapt to new technologies and complex environments 
• 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.