Equipment Senior Manager

Job Description

Manage the Maintenance Engineering section, including Managers, Engineers, Technical Assistants, and Technicians, while providing engineering support to other sections and departments as required. Responsible for ensuring production machine stability, equipment rationalization, manufacturing support, investment project implementation, continuous improvement, and people development to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Support

• Manage and execute production equipment rationalization projects and production capacity expansion activities to support production growth and quality requirements.
• Ensure and periodically review Preventive Maintenance (PM) standards to maintain machine stability and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers on major machine breakdowns, repair activities, and troubleshooting.
• Support manufacturing operations in achieving monthly production plans and targets.

Manufacturing Process Development & Improvement

• Drive machine rationalization and standardization initiatives to improve machine performance and maximize equipment efficiency.
• Promote and ensure timely implementation of poka-yoke initiatives to improve process quality and reliability.
• Lead machine improvement activities focused on equipment stability, OEE, MTBC, downtime reduction, and yield improvement.
• Plan and ensure machine installation, setup, and relocation activities are carried out according to operational requirements.
• Participate in new product introduction and development activities.
• Ensure timely preparation and maintenance of operational and technical documentation.
• Drive participation in continuous improvement projects, including Tebim, VEC, and KIT initiatives.
• Coordinate with vendors on machine specifications, design reviews, and project implementation activities.
• Review and approve tester programs used in production.

Investment & Cost Control

• Plan and implement investment projects while managing project costs to achieve investment objectives.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through jig improvement and departmental expense optimization projects.
• Propose and oversee equipment investment projects and ensure successful completion and implementation.
• Participate in investment planning and budget proposal activities.

People Management

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to team members to enhance job effectiveness and performance.
• Work with Learning and Development to identify and coordinate training and development programs for team members.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with management, peers, team members, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Management Systems, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure effective implementation of 5S and 3Tei practices and eliminate foreign material risks affecting production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements and safe work practices at all times.
• Maintain and update relevant documentation systems and records.
• Ensure all repair and maintenance activities comply with approved standard operating procedures.
• Administer Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) requirements related to machine operation and manufacturing processes.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of management systems, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in equipment maintenance, maintenance engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering function.
• Experience managing engineering, maintenance, or technical teams.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, machine troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement activities.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, setup, relocation, and investment projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external equipment vendors.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.