Maintenance Manager (EMS Industry) #ID: 677106

Persolkelly; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the EMS industry seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance strategies and lead the maintenance team. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, conducting root cause analysis, and improving operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and have significant experience in automation within high-volume electronics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automation maintenance in EMS or high-volume electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with SMT, ICT/FCT, robotics, and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
• Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron)

Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA)

CMMS

MES

SCADA systems

Job description

Maintenance Manager (EMS Industry) #ID: 677106

Key responsibilities and requirements include:

Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies

Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures

Monitor and improve OEE, MTBF, and MTTR performance metrics

Manage spare parts inventory to reduce downtime and control costs

Oversee installation and qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) of automation equipment

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC, ESD, and other industry standards

Manage calibration and verification schedules to maintain system accuracy

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in robotics, SMT, ICT, FCT, AOI, and conveyors

Implement AI-driven predictive maintenance solutions

Collaborate with Automation, Process, and Quality teams to improve efficiency

Conduct FMEA to identify and mitigate potential failure risks

Lead and mentor maintenance engineers and technicians

Provide hands-on training on maintenance best practices

Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and SOPs

Support internal and external audits with proper documentation

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

8+ years of experience in automation maintenance in EMS or high-volume electronics manufacturing

Hands-on experience with SMT, ICT/FCT, robotics, and industrial automation

Proficient in PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron) and robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA)

Familiar with pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, SPI, and wave soldering

Skilled in CMMS, MES, and SCADA systems

Able to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies

Strong problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills

Able to work independently under pressure

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Human Resources & Recruitment 101-1,000 employees

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

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