Design, Process and Technology Engineer

Flex; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products. A career at Flex offers growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment, located in Prai, Penang.

We seek a Design, Process and Technology Engineer to bridge innovation teams and high-volume production, evaluate designs, and develop scalable manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of PCBA, SMT, Wave Soldering, and Assembly processes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating with multi stakeholders to ensure smooth project transfer from R&D, Dongguan factory to Penang site.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between innovation engineering teams and high-volume production.
• Evaluate designs and provide data-driven recommendations to boost process efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable manufacturing processes.
• Partner with design engineers to develop prototype and low-volume build processes.
• Lead quick-reaction engineering teams to troubleshoot during product builds.
• Define, implement, and sustain robust process parameters for quality manufacturing.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and drive continuous improvement across production lines.
• Apply SPC and analytical tools to monitor performance and yield.
• Champion safety, productivity, and throughput improvements.
• Innovate and refine manufacturing techniques to expand Flex’s in-house capabilities.
• Develop and maintain clear process documentation and training materials.
• Support technology transfers with hands-on training to production personnel.
• Participate in PFMEA and DFMEA to ensure design and process reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PCBA

SMT

Wave Soldering

Assembly processes

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end‑to‑end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Design, Process and Technology Engineer located in Prai, Penang.

Responsibilities:

• Be the bridge between our innovation engineering teams and high‑volume production groups, turning creative concepts into manufacturable solutions.
• Evaluate product designs and provide data‑driven recommendations to boost process efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design innovative, cost‑effective, and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Partner with design engineers to develop prototype and low‑volume build processes , ensuring smooth technology transfer.
• Lead quick‑reaction engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve challenges during product builds.
• Define, implement, and sustain robust and repeatable process parameters for high‑quality manufacturing.
• Conduct root cause analyses and drive continuous improvement across production lines.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and analytical tools to monitor and optimize performance and yield.
• Champion safety, productivity, and throughput enhancements , creating a culture of operational excellence.
• Innovate and refine manufacturing techniques to expand Flex’s in‑house capabilities and improve yield outcomes.
• Develop and maintain clear process documentation and training materials.
• Support technology transfers by delivering hands‑on training to production personnel.
• Participate in PFMEA and DFMEA to ensure design and process reliability from concept to completion.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of PCBA, SMT, Wave Soldering, and Assembly processes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in coordinating with multi stake‑holders to ensure smooth project transfer from R&D, Dongguan factory to Penang site.

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Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering

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