SMT Engineer

KES International; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KES International is seeking an Electronics/Mechatronics professional to improve SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes in a fast-paced electronics environment in Malaysia. You will develop, evaluate, and optimize processes, conduct DOE, and support production with SPC and CAPA activities.

Responsibilities include optimizing SMT equipment, AOI programming, and improving yield and productivity while ensuring IPC standards compliance. Degree or diploma in electronics-related field is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Optimize process parameters for Pick & Place Machines, Reflow Soldering, Wave Soldering.
• Conduct DOE to improve process capability and yield.
• Provide daily engineering support to production lines.
• Troubleshoot process and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Set up and optimize SMT equipment and machine parameters.
• Perform AOI programming and optimization.
• Lead or support process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

SMT processes

PCBA assembly

DOE

SPC

AOI systems

SMT machine programming

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

Yamaha programming

Fuji programming

Panasonic programming

Job description

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This role focuses on improving yield, quality, and efficiency while ensuring smooth day-to-day manufacturing operations in a fast-paced electronics environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

Develop, evaluate, and improve SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes.

Optimize process parameters for:

Pick & Place Machines

Reflow Soldering

Wave Soldering

Conduct process validation, qualification, and standardization activities.

Perform Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve process capability and yield.

Production Support

Provide daily engineering support to production lines.

Troubleshoot process and quality issues, implementing timely corrective actions.

Work closely with Production and QA teams to ensure smooth line operations.

Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality & Control

Implement and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Ensure compliance with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610).

Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Maintain and improve process documentation and work instructions.

Equipment & Programming

Set up and optimize SMT equipment and machine parameters.

Perform AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection) programming and optimization.

Develop and fine-tune reflow oven profiles based on product requirements.

Support machine troubleshooting and coordinate maintenance when required.

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce defects, and lower costs.

Support machine utilization tracking and efficiency reporting.

Participate in new product introduction (NPI) and design reviews (DFM/DRR).

Lead or support process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements Qualification

Degree or Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Experience

Minimum 2–4 years of experience in SMT / PCBA manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience with SMT processes and equipment is required.

Skills & Knowledge

Strong knowledge of SMT processes, PCBA assembly, and production flow.

Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.

Experience with DOE, SPC, and process validation.

Knowledge of AOI systems and SMT machine programming (e.g., Yamaha, Fuji, Panasonic) is an advantage.

Proficient in MS Office and data analysis.

Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.