Mechanical Technician

Motorola Solutions; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang is looking for a Mechanical Technician to support the product development and engineering team. Responsibilities include designing and testing prototypes, conducting performance evaluations, and documenting test data. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, hands-on experience with lab equipment, and an understanding of common manufacturing processes. This role is essential for ensuring product quality and functionality before release.

Qualifications

• Fresh to 1-2 years of experience in new product development, prototyping & testing environment.
• Experience in fabricating functional prototypes and conducting mechanical tests.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to product development & engineering team.
• Set up & run experiments and validation tests on new products.
• Accurately collect, organize & document test data.

Skills

Hands-on skills using lab equipment

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Instron machine

Smart scope

Job description

Job Description

Designing & developing Accessories & Energy Solutions for mission-critical, public safety, enterprise & video security applications. Core product portfolios include:

• Audio Accessories: Remote speaker mic, mobile mic, wired/wireless earpieces & surveillance/tactical audio accessories.
• Carry Accessories: Belt clip, belt loop, shoulder strap, leather case & holster.
• Energy: High performance IMPRES/Core batteries, single/multi unit chargers & energy efficient power supplies.

The Mechanical Technician provides critical hands on support to the product development & engineering team in design, prototyping & testing. The technician works closely with engineers to translate concepts into functional prototypes, fabricate or assemble test setup, conduct performance & reliability testing, document results & prepare technical reports, assist engineers in root cause analysis & issue resolution, ensure products meet key performance & quality matrices prior to product release.

Test Execution: Set up & run experiments & validation tests on new products and components according to established test plans.

Data Collection: Accurately collect, organize & document test data using lab equipment.

Troubleshooting: Identify, document & report failures or unexpected issues observed during testing & assist in root cause analysis.

Test Reports: Assist engineers in compiling test data, creating summary charts, & preparing formal test reports.

Basic Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical field.
• Fresh to 1-2 years of experience in new product development, prototyping & testing environment.
• Experience in fabricating functional prototypes from engineering drawings & conducting mechanical tests (drop, vibration, IP, chemical, life cycle) & reliability tests.
• Hands‑on skills using lab equipment such as Instron machine, life cycle tester, vacuum leak tester, Smart scope is highly valued.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D technical drawings. Familiar with Creo & GD&T is an advantage.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, die casting, machining, sheet metal).
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational & documentation skills.