PCB DFM Technical Lead

Emerson Automation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Malaysia is seeking a DfM Technical Lead to advise R&D on designing manufacturable products. The role focuses on DFM analysis, ensuring design improvements, and collaborating with various functional teams. Candidates should have at least 10 years of electronics manufacturing experience and possess strong communication skills. The company values employee wellbeing and offers competitive benefits, flexible time off, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years working in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated work history proving expertise related to DfM.
• Ability to work in a global organization and matrix management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of designs to identify manufacturing problems.
• Develop and maintain DFM guidelines to be followed.
• Partner with teams to discuss DFM changes and drive improvements.
• Drive out costs in design and manufacturing.
• Serve as point of contact for product development DfM queries.
• Advance manufacturing capabilities to align with R&D roadmaps.
• Participate in reflection around product performance metrics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication in English

Manufacturing cost reduction

Collaboration

Curiosity and information seeking

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering/Computer Engineering

Job description

If you are a DfM Technical Lead, Emerson has an exciting role for you! We are looking for a highly skilled individual for DfM Technical Lead. This individual will be responsible for advising and consulting with R&D in support of designing a new product that is highly manufacturable. They will work up front during the development process, influencing design, manufacturing and test solutions. They will perform analysis to set aggressive goals around product release performance, with a particular focus on reducing the traditional cost drivers associated with poor DfM. The DfM Technical Lead will work across functional groups including R&D, Process, Test, Product and Industrial Engineering to ensure alignment with the latest factory capability and future technology direction (products and process.) The candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to share objective rational in order to gain commitment in an environment that may contain conflicting goals/targets.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• DFM Analysis - Conduct thorough reviews of designs to identify potential manufacturing problems
• DFM Guidelines - Develop and maintain DFM guidelines and checklists and ensure these are followed
• Collaboration and Communication – partner with designers and manufacturing teams to discuss DFM changes and drive design improvements to ensure manufacturability
• Cost Reduction – drive out costs in design and manufacturing
• Serve as point of contact for product development teams for DfM content related questions
• Advance Manufacturing Capabilities - Absorb the R&D product roadmaps and influence manufacturing capabilities to align
• Continuous Improvement - Participate in reflection around product performance metrics or escalations and drive change back into DfM program

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent from an accredited engineering program
• Minimum 10 years working in an electronics manufacturing environment. Experience in and understanding of product development phases.
• Demonstrated work history that proves subject matter expertise as it applies to DfM.
• On the job experience related to having difficult trade off conversations. Experience working in scenarios with minimal direction and proving self starter characteristics.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Resident expert in at least one DfM subject matter, preferably PCB
• Broad understanding of Warehouse, Assembly, Test
• Topic knowledge of Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Costing, Calibration, RMA
• Ability to work in a global organization
• Ability to work in a matrix management environment
• Relationship building
• Information seeker and curious about learning why
• Ability to learn and apply lessons learned
• Demonstrates strong problem solving skills
• Can clearly/concisely communicate in English, ability to use multiple modes of communication (i.e. presentations)
• Understanding of product development phases

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

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