IT Manager

SMT Technologies Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronic manufacturing services provider in Batu Kawan is seeking an IT Manager to oversee end-to-end IT operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience with strong knowledge in cybersecurity, network management, and factory operations. Responsibilities include ensuring high availability of production-critical systems, supporting automation initiatives, and managing IT budgets. Competitive perks and benefits are included.

Benefits

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Parking

Vision

Performance Merit-based Increment, Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience with 5 years in manufacturing/EMS environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting factory operations and production systems.
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end IT operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Oversee system backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Ensure compliance with customer, ISO, and industry security requirements.

Skills

IT management

Security compliance

Cloud platforms

Network management

Cybersecurity frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Responsible for managing end-to-end IT operations in a manufacturing environment, ensuring high system availability, security, and scalability to support 24/7 production operations, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.

Manage factory IT infrastructure including networks, servers, data centers, and end-user computing.

Ensure high availability of production-critical systems (MES, ERP, WMS, SCM, QMS).

Oversee system backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

Support automation, SMT lines, test systems, barcode & traceability systems.

Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls (firewalls, endpoint protection, access control).

Ensure compliance with customer, ISO, and industry security requirements.

Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident response management.

Manage IT budgets, CAPEX/OPEX, licenses, and vendor contracts.

Coordinate with external system integrators, OEMs, and solution providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, with 5 years in a manufacturing / EMS environment.
• Hands‑on experience supporting factory operations and production systems.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems.
• Familiarity with SMT, automation systems, and shopfloor IT.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and disaster recovery.
• Able to work in fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented mindset.

Application Questions

• What is your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have as an Information Technology Manager?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

Perks and Benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Parking
• Vision
• Performance Merit‑based Increment, Bonus

SMT Technologies Sdn Bhd is the world's Top 41 ranked Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. Incorporated in October 1993, SMTT is one of the market leading EMS providers in South East Asia (Malaysia, Thailand) that offer a whole range of services ranging from product design, complete box build manufacturing and full turnkey solutions. We are focused on delivering best in class manufacturing, product development, engineering and supply chain solutions to OEM's in the computing, medical devices, lighting, industrial and consumer sectors.