Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

FCI Connectors Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol TCS Malaysia is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to spearhead automation equipment development. You will drive concepts, 3D models and detailed drawings for high-speed connector assembly systems.

The role requires strong leadership, CAD proficiency (CREO/SolidWorks) and hands-on involvement across the full design lifecycle from feasibility to validation and production transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in mechanical related field.
• Strong background in machine design and automation.
• Experience with high-speed terminal stitching or connector equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine-development projects from concept to production handover.
• Design reliable, cost-effective automation machines meeting cycle targets.
• Collaborate with Design, Process, Electrical, Manufacturing and suppliers to define specs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional leadership

CAD tools

Project management

CAE & simulations

Automation systems

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics background

Tools

CREO Direct

SolidWorks

Motion simulation

Job description

Participate in the development of automation equipment, assembly machines, tooling and inspection systems for connector manufacturing.

Design reliable and cost-effective automation machines, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, maintainability, safety and compliance with production requirements.

Develop high-speed terminal stitching and insertion equipment, including terminal feeding, carrier-strip handling, cutting, positioning, insertion-depth control and in-process detection.

Perform mechanical design activities, including machine concept development, 3D modelling, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, mechanism calculations, component selection and design risk assessment.

Work closely with Product Design, Process Engineering, Electrical Controls, Manufacturing, Quality and suppliers to define equipment specifications and technical DFM requirements.

Lead machine-development projects from concept, fabrication and assembly through debugging, qualification and production handover, ensuring cycle time, yield, capability, reliability, cost and timeline targets are achieved.

Requirement

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of mechanical design or automation machine-development experience, with a strong understanding of machine-design principles.

Experience in designing high-speed terminal stitching, gang insertion or connector assembly equipment is strongly preferred.

Experience in the connector, electronics, semiconductor or other high-precision manufacturing industry is desirable. Senior/Staff positions require strong technical leadership and complete machine-development life-cycle experience.

Proficient in mechanical design, machine mechanisms, material selection, tolerance analysis, and engineering calculations.

Proficient with 3D CAD tools such as CREO Direct or SolidWorks. Experience with motion simulation or other CAE tools is an advantage.

Familiar with servo motors, pneumatic systems, linear-motion systems, indexing and cam mechanisms, feeders, sensors, machine vision and robotic handling.

Knowledge of connector manufacturing processes, including terminal stitching, insertion, assembly, laser welding, inspection, testing, stamping and insert moulding, is preferred.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project-management and cross-functional communication skills.

Amphenol TCS is the leader in high-speed, high-density connection systems, designing and manufacturing the industry's leading high-speed, high-density connectors and backplane systems. The company operates two factories in Bukit Minyak, Penang—one focused on molding, stamping, and plating, and the other specializing in high-performance connector assembly.

The Company‘s manufacturing facilities are ISO9001 (BV) and ISO14001 (BV) certified; recognized by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and compliance with Responsible Business Alliance (RBA).

Amphenol TCS Malaysia vision is to be a center of excellence in connector manufacturing.

Amphenol TCS is the leader in high-speed, high-density connection systems, designing and manufacturing the industry's leading high-speed, high-density connectors and backplane systems. The company operates two factories in Bukit Minyak, Penang—one focused on molding, stamping, and plating, and the other specializing in high-performance connector assembly.

The Company‘s manufacturing facilities are ISO9001 (BV) and ISO14001 (BV) certified; recognized by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and compliance with Responsible Business Alliance (RBA).

Amphenol TCS Malaysia vision is to be a center of excellence in connector manufacturing.

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

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