Equipment Engineer

Fastrain; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastrain in Malaysia is seeking an Equipment Engineer to lead maintenance and optimization of SMT line equipment (placement machines, printers, reflow ovens, SPI, AOI, loader/unloader). You will drive uptime, implement preventive actions, and support new product launches with validated equipment solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, or related engineering and has 3–5 years' experience in international manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in international companies as a project leader.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SMT equipment operates at optimum performance (Placement machine, Printer, Reflow Oven, SPI, AOI, Loader/Unloader, etc.).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to schedule plan.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime with improved MTBF and reduced MTTR.
• Lead the specification, procurement, installation, validation, and approval phases for new equipment as prerequisites for Manufacturing Release.
• Curate and control comprehensive documentation, including equipment specifications and CAPA reports.
• Post-Manufacturing Release, provide ongoing equipment engineering support to enable production ramp-up and facilitate new product introductions and process changes.
• Drive equipment program execution to meet cost, quality, availability, and safety metrics.
• Lead equipment innovation and optimization initiatives to achieve improvements in cost, productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Technology Manager and Head of Engineered Solutions to design, document, and engineer effective equipment solutions.
• Other additional work tasks or roles assigned by superior.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Ensure SMT equipment operates at optimum performance (Placement machine, Printer, Reflow Oven, SPI, AOI, Loader/Unloader, etc.)
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to schedule plan.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime with improve MTBF and reduce MTTR.
• Lead the specification, procurement, installation, validation, and approval phases for new equipment as prerequisites for Manufacturing Release.
• Curate and control comprehensive documentation, including equipment specifications, as well as corrective and preventive action (CAPA) reports.
• Post-Manufacturing Release (MR), provide ongoing equipment engineering support to enable production ramp-up and facilitate new product introductions and process changes.
• Drive equipment program execution to meet cost, quality, availability, and safety metrics.
• Lead equipment innovation and optimization initiatives, such as pigment powder delivery systems to achieve significant improvements in cost, productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Technology Manager and Head of Engineered Solutions to design, document, and engineer effective equipment solutions.
• Other additional work tasks or additional roles will be assigned by the superior from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or other related engineering fields.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in international companies as a project leader.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Business Intelligence tools and AutoCAD.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, mechatronic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Experience in spare part planning and procurement to ensure availability during machine breakdowns.
• Must possess a Class I Stationary Engineer License, or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable in quality practices such as IQC, OQC, and DOE.
• Familiar with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 standards.
• Hands-on experience in IPC, SMT, WB/DA, FMEA, and Automotive 5 Core Tools.
• Proficient in equipment troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management.
• Knowledge or certification in IPC 610 standard (CIS/CIT), FMEA, Control Plan, GR&R, and DOE.