Technical Project Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in DFM kick-off and follow through the DFM process closely with Penang design and project teams.
• Act as the early technical interface to understand customer expectations, process requirements, and risk areas.
• Review machine concept, mechanical/electrical/control design readiness, IOSM, timing charts, and working instructions.
• Provide practical onsite feedback (based on site constraints and customer standards) before machine shipment.
• Identify technical gaps, potential integration risks, and escalate concerns early.
• Support internal design reviews, FAT preparation, and shipment readiness discussions.
• Align with Field Service planning for anticipated onsite support scope.
• Serve as the primary onsite technical liaison with the customer throughout Demo, EVT, AB, ramp, and post-launch phases.
• Participate directly in machine setup, fine alignment, testing, debugging, and commissioning.
• Provide continuous troubleshooting and problem resolution for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Support Demo machine SAT, EVT, AB builds, and production ramp to ensure machines meet specifications.
• Assist in IO checks, process validation, and tool setup.
• Coordinate real-time issue escalation and solution implementation with Penang design/project teams.
• Facilitate technical discussions, project briefings, and operator/maintenance training at key milestones.
• Monitor project progress, highlight risks/delays, and escalate promptly to stakeholders.
• Participate in post-mortem reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and ECR implementation.
• Support warranty and post-launch technical service onsite together with the Field Service Team as required.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Automation, or equivalent experience & field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in machine installation, commissioning, and onsite technical support preferred, with soft-skill project management, product design & development.
• Hands-on experience with automation machinery, mechanical/electrical systems, and process tools
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug machines onsite independently.
• Strong project coordination and communication with remote design and project teams.
• Experience with FAT/SAT, commissioning, and production ramp support.
• Problem-solving, detail-oriented, and proactive under high-pressure situations.
• Ability to lead onsite technical discussions and training sessions.