AOI Technician

Chemlite Industries; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang is seeking a candidate for a role involving the operation of AOI machines to inspect PCBA, analyze defect data, and provide valuable feedback to production teams. The ideal applicant will have a diploma in a technical field and 1-3 years of experience in SMT manufacturing. Strong communication skills and a willingness to work in a factory environment are essential. The company encourages fresh graduates with relevant technical backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in SMT / PCBA manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with AOI systems is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of SMT processes and IPC standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate AOI machines to inspect PCBA and verify defects.
• Provide feedback to production leaders on defect trends.
• Optimize software parameters to reduce false calls.
• Monitor machine usage counters and perform maintenance.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Electronics knowledge

PCBA knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma / Certificate in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, IT, or related field

Tools

Excel

AOI systems (Koh Young, Mirtec, etc.)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Feedback
  • Operate AOI machines to inspect PCBA and verify detected defects.
  • Review and validate inspection results to differentiate true defects and false calls.
  • Provide immediate feedback to SMT production leaders on defect trends to prevent mass rejection.
  • Support containment and corrective actions for abnormal defect patterns.
• Data Analysis & Optimization
  • Retrieve and analyze AOI inspection logs and defect data.
  • Optimize backend software parameters to improve detection accuracy and reduce false calls.
  • Generate yield, defect trend, and process performance reports for management review.
  • Support continuous improvement activities to enhance SMT process capability.
• Hardware Lifecycle & Preventive Maintenance
  • Monitor machine usage counters (lamps, motors, cameras, etc.).
  • Perform timely replacement of consumable and wear-and-tear parts.
  • Execute preventive maintenance to minimize machine downtime and extend equipment life.
  • Liaise with vendors/service providers for major repairs and calibration.
• System Health & IT Support
  • Maintain AOI machine Windows OS environment (disk space, system stability).
  • Perform regular system backups and ensure inspection data integrity.
  • Support daily production data reporting and traceability.
  • Follow IT, data security, and company system policies.

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Certificate in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, IT, or related technical field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in SMT / PCBA manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with AOI systems (e.g. Koh Young, Mirtec, CyberOptics, Omron, Viscom, etc.) is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of SMT processes, PCB defects, and IPC standards is preferred.
• Able to analyze defect data and perform basic reporting (Excel, system reports).
• Basic PC and Windows OS knowledge for system maintenance and backups.
• Willing to work in factory environment and support shift operations if required.
• Good communication skills to work with production, QA, and engineering teams.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Fresh graduates with relevant technical background are encouraged to apply (if you want to include).