Hardware & Semiconductor Companies Hiring in Malaysia
Explore hardware and semiconductor companies hiring in Malaysia. Find engineering and technical roles at Intel, Infineon, and more.
Showing 1 companies · Updated June 2026
By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated June 2026
About Hardware & Semiconductor Companies in Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the world's most important semiconductor and electronics hardware manufacturing hubs, accounting for approximately 7% of global semiconductor exports. The country's E&E industry — centred in Penang, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, and parts of Selangor — hosts the assembly, test, and packaging operations of many of the world's largest chip companies.
Penang's semiconductor cluster includes Intel Malaysia, Infineon Technologies Malaysia, Osram Opto Semiconductors, Keysight Technologies, Agilent Technologies, Motorola Solutions, and Robert Bosch. Kulim Hi-Tech Park hosts First Solar, Globetronics Technology, and other precision manufacturers.
Malaysia's push to move up the semiconductor value chain — from assembly and test towards wafer fabrication and IC design — is creating new roles in chip design, process engineering, and advanced packaging that were not previously available domestically.
Hiring Trends at Hardware & Semiconductor Companies
Demand is highest for process engineers, test engineers, equipment engineers, failure analysis engineers, yield engineers, and emerging demand for IC design engineers and VLSI designers as Malaysia develops chip design capabilities.
Fresh graduate engineers earn RM 3,000 – RM 4,500/month. Mid-level engineers (3–7 years) earn RM 5,000 – RM 10,000/month. Senior engineers earn RM 9,000 – RM 16,000/month. Engineering managers at large semiconductor firms earn RM 15,000 – RM 40,000/month.
Top Hardware & Semiconductor Companies in Malaysia
Intel Malaysia (Penang)
One of Intel's largest manufacturing and R&D facilities globally, employing thousands of electrical, process, and test engineers in Penang.
Infineon Technologies Malaysia
German semiconductor giant with a major fab in Kulim, hiring semiconductor process engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing specialists.
Globetronics Technology Berhad
Malaysian semiconductor company in Penang specialising in sensor and optoelectronic packaging — a significant homegrown employer.
Keysight Technologies Malaysia
Electronic test and measurement company with R&D operations in Penang, hiring hardware engineers and software developers.
Osram Opto Semiconductors Malaysia
LED and optoelectronics manufacturer with a major Penang plant, offering process, quality, and engineering careers.
First Solar Malaysia (Kulim)
World's largest thin-film solar manufacturer, with a massive Kulim facility employing manufacturing engineers, process scientists, and operations specialists.
How to Get Hired at Hardware & Semiconductor Companies
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Search SuperJobs for semiconductor and hardware companies in Penang, Kulim, and Selangor. Use keywords like "process engineer", "test engineer", or "semiconductor".
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Highlight relevant engineering degree specialisations: electrical and electronics engineering, microelectronics, materials science, or physics with semiconductor coursework.
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Demonstrate knowledge of semiconductor processes: photolithography, CVD, PVD, etching, wire bonding, or flip-chip packaging depending on the target company.
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Internship experience at a semiconductor company is highly valued — many full-time hires come directly from intern pipelines.
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Prepare for technical assessments covering semiconductor physics, manufacturing process knowledge, and statistical process control (SPC).