SMT Equipment Engineer

PT Flextronics Technology Indonesia; Batam; On-site; IDR 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex SMT Equipment Engineer in Batam oversees maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of production equipment to ensure stable quality and cost-effective manufacturing operations. Role supports SpinCo after Flex spin-off planned for Q1 2027, focusing on critical digital infrastructure and AI data center applications with reliable equipment performance.

Based in Batam, the engineer applies preventive maintenance and strong problem-solving skills to sustain uptime and safety in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years in SMT maintenance or production engineering.
• Knowledge of common SMT equipment and processes.
• Solid electrical and mechanical systems knowledge.
• Experience with preventive maintenance methods.
• Basic statistics and continuous improvement tools.
• Solid IT and computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, machine, and instrument failures.
• Develop and maintain machine maintenance plans and schedules.
• Conduct machine setup and support equipment commissioning activities.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), industrialization, and production transfer projects.
• Analyze equipment, quality, or production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment performance consistently meets quality and production requirements.
• Verify equipment capability and process readiness prior to customer acceptance when applicable.
• Improve equipment efficiency, productivity, reliability and safety.
• Drive cost reduction through maintenance optimization.

Skills

SMT maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Continuous improvement

IT skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

The SMT Equipment Engineer will be based in Batam and will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and continuously improving production equipment and instruments to ensure optimal performance, maximum equipment utilization, stable product quality, and cost‑effective manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. The equipment includes screen printers, SPI machines, AOI systems, FUJI pick‑and‑place machines, glue dispensing machines, reflow ovens, nozzle cleaning machines, and washing machines for semi‑finished products and stencils.

Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, machine, and instrument failures in a timely manner.

Develop and maintain machine maintenance plans and schedules.

Conduct machine setup and support equipment commissioning activities.

Support new product introduction (NPI), industrialization, and production transfer projects.

Analyze equipment, quality, or production issues and implement corrective actions.

Ensure equipment performance consistently meets quality and production requirements.

Verify equipment capability and process readiness prior to customer acceptance when applicable.

Improve equipment efficiency, productivity, reliability and safety.

Drive cost reduction through maintenance optimization.

About you

Bachelor's degree or above in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

At least 3 years of experience in SMT maintenance, production engineering, or manufacturing operations, preferably in the electronics industry.

Good knowledge of common SMT equipment and manufacturing processes.

Solid knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

Knowledge of preventive maintenance methodologies and troubleshooting techniques.

Basic understanding of statistical analysis and continuous improvement tools.

Good computer and IT skills.

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Good communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Strong sense of responsibility and continuous improvement mindset.

About us

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end‑to‑end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

Flex is a leading sketch‑to‑scale solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world. With more than 200,000 professionals across 30 countries and a promise to help make the world Live smarter, the company provides innovative design, engineering, manufacturing, real‑time supply chain insight and logistics services to companies of all sizes in various industries and end‑markets.

Flex is a leading sketch‑to‑scale solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world. With more than 200,000 professionals across 30 countries and a promise to help make the world Live smarter, the company provides innovative design, engineering, manufacturing, real‑time supply chain insight and logistics services to companies of all sizes in various industries and end‑markets.

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