Maintenance Technician

Sanmina-SCI Systems (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Technoplex Penang); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina-SCI Systems (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Technoplex Penang) is seeking a technician to promptly respond to downtime, diagnose faults, and perform rapid electrical, mechanical, or software troubleshooting to restore production and test equipment.

You will execute precise setup and changeovers, dismantle and repair machinery per manuals, and conduct post-repair checks. The role also invites participation in Lean Six Sigma projects to improve line efficiency and safety on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Education: Professional Certificate or Diploma in electrical, mechanical or mechatronics engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 1–2 years in high-volume manufacturing, preferably with battery maintenance exposure.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Attend downtime, diagnose and repair production/test equipment promptly.
• Execute precise equipment setup, calibration and changeovers.
• Dismantle, repair and reassemble machinery per manuals and schematics.
• Perform post-repair testing and authorized equipment modifications.
• Contribute to Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce waste and improve line efficiency.

Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Technical Literacy

Safety discipline

Communication skills

Education

Professional Certificate or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

Resistance Welders

Ultrasonic Welders

Electrical Test Equipment

Auto-soldering Stations

UV Glue Dispensing Systems

Job description

Downtime Response & Repair

Promptly attend to equipment downtime, performing rapid electrical, mechanical, or software troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve failures in non-functioning production and test equipment.

Equipment Setup & Changeovers

Execute precise equipment setups, calibrations, and changeover activities to ensure total hardware readiness for continuous production lines.

Technical Maintenance

Dismantle, adjust, repair, and reassemble highly specialized manufacturing machinery according to blueprint layouts, operating manuals, and engineering schematics.

Testing & Modifications

Use technical diagnostic and electrical testing tools to complete post-repair checkouts and perform authorized equipment modifications under the direction of manufacturing and test engineers.

Continuous Improvement

Actively participate in both technical optimization tasks and non-technical structural initiatives, including contributing to Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce waste and maximize line efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education: Minimum of a Professional Certificate or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.

Experience: 1 to 2 years of hands‑on experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably with specific exposure to battery maintenance or assembly processes.

Technical Experience would be added advantage

Direct experience in the setup, calibration, and repair of the following production equipment is highly desired:

• Resistance Welders & Ultrasonic Welders
• Electrical Testing Equipment
• Auto‑soldering Stations
• UV Glue Dispensing and Curing Systems

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Technical Troubleshooting: Demonstrated competency diagnosing hardware and control system failures across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

Technical Literacy: Proficient in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, electrical schematics, component layouts, and blueprints.

Operational Discipline & Safety Mastery: Uncompromising commitment to strict safety protocols, maintaining focus and calm efficiency during high‑pressure "Line Down" scenarios to support production uptime.

Communication & Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and verbal skills; ability to provide clear, accurate status updates regarding equipment state and repairs to supervisors and cross‑functional team members.

About Sanmina Corporation

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end‑to‑end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe that diversity is critical to our success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

More information regarding the company is available at http://www.sanmina.com.