AIXTRON SE is constructing a new manufacturing and engineering facility in Penang, Malaysia. This site focuses on compound semiconductor technologies to bring front-end equipment production closer to the regional ecosystem.

The expansion aligns with Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy. This government initiative aims to train 60,000 high-skilled semiconductor professionals by 2030.

The facility will specialize in wide-bandgap semiconductors required for energy-efficient AI infrastructure and high-speed data transmission. AIXTRON is actively recruiting for multiple roles to support the new operations.