Senior / Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Process)

Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Penang Bridge toll allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Job summary

Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior / Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Process) to support NPI and automation/assembly development in our Penang manufacturing campus.

You will develop, optimize, and sustain manual, semi-automated, and automated assembly processes to achieve world-class productivity, quality, and cost performance, collaborating with Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, tooling, and global suppliers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with assembly processes and automation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, DOE, PFMEA, and SPC.
• Familiar with CAD tools such as Siemens NX or SolidWorks for fixture and tooling review.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain assembly and automated processes for connectors, terminals, housings, and other Molex precision components.
• Support NPI builds, ensuring process readiness, tooling validation, equipment qualification, and meeting output and quality targets.
• Work with Automation, R&D, and suppliers on tooling, fixtures, end-effectors, and assembly modules, from design through implementation.
• Conduct process studies, trials, and capability evaluations to improve yield, cycle time, and line efficiency.
• Analyze process and equipment data, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving.
• Prepare documentation including process specifications, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and technical reports.
• Participate in Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance process stability and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

assembly processes

automation equipment

tooling

manufacturing engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

DOE

PFMEA

SPC

CAD tools (Siemens NX/SolidWorks)

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior / Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Process)

As a Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer at Molex, your primary role is to support new product introduction (NPI) and automation/assembly process development within the Molex manufacturing environment.
You will develop, optimize, and sustain manual, semi‑automated, and automated assembly processes to achieve world‑class productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Our Team

You will be part of a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering team involving Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Tooling, and global suppliers. The team works closely with regional engineering partners to ensure alignment on tooling, equipment, process design, and automation readiness in support of NPI and production goals.

What You Will Do

Develop, optimize, and sustain assembly and automated processes for connectors, terminals, housings, and other Molex precision components.

Support NPI builds, ensuring process readiness, tooling validation, equipment qualification, and meeting output and quality targets.

Work with Automation, R&D, and suppliers on tooling, fixtures, end-effectors, and assembly modules, from design through implementation.

Conduct process studies, trials, and capability evaluations to improve yield, cycle time, and line efficiency.

Analyze process and equipment data, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving.

Prepare documentation including process specifications, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and technical reports.

Participate in Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance process stability and manufacturing efficiency.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Hands‑on experience with assembly processes, automation equipment, tooling, or manufacturing engineering.

Strong understanding of process defect mechanisms such as misalignment, interference, tolerance issues, mechanical defects, and automation‑related abnormalities.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, DOE, SPC, PFMEA, and other Six Sigma methodologies.

Knowledge of CAD tools such as Siemens NX or SolidWorks for fixture and tooling review.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability to interpret and optimize complex assembly and automation processes.

What Will Put You Ahead

Preferred Qualifications (Process Engineer)

Experience supporting NPI builds and automation development projects with minimal supervision.

Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues.

Demonstrated capability in troubleshooting process or automation challenges.

Preferred Qualifications (Senior Process Engineer)

Proven ability to lead end‑to‑end NPI and automation development projects, from concept through pilot and mass production readiness.

Strong leadership and decision‑making skills in driving technical direction and resolving critical engineering issues.

Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians on process engineering best practices.

Established record in implementing long‑term process robustness, capability, and standardization.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading‑edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness philosophyhelps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Molex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identify, citizenship status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental/ familial status, pregnancy, military discharge, generic information, mental or physical handicap or disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state or local law. Molex Malaysia will not refuse to hire a disabled applicant who can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Vision Penang Bridge toll allowance, mobile phone allowan

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