SMT Engineer

ESCATEC Electronics Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCATEC Electronics Sdn Bhd is seeking a capable SMT Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the overall maintenance of SMT machines, coordinate stencil and fixture fabrication for SMT manufacturing, and ensure external outsource jobs meet requirements and quality standards. The role requires a Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, at least 3 years' experience, and strong supervisory skills.

Knowledge of SPC and quality standards, 5M’s, and AOI programming is a plus; ability to

Qualifications

• Requires Degree or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have at least 3 years' similar experience.
• Good supervisory skills to lead SMT technician team.
• Knowledge of SPC and quality standards; familiarity with 5M’s is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SMT machines and oversee preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate stencil and fixture fabrication for SMT manufacturing.
• Ensure external outsource jobs meet requirements and quality standards.
• Manage spare parts and preventive maintenance; respond to SMT line issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Control components drop page at the machine and manage deviations.
• Carry out solderability tests on expired components and decide reuse or scrap.
• Prepare engineering reports (IQA feedback) for SMT component quality issues.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Technical problem solving

SPC knowledge

Quality standards

5M’s awareness

AOI programming (plus)

Line balancing (pick & place)

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsible for overall maintenance of SMT machine

Coordinate the fabrication of stencil and fixtures for SMT manufacturing use

Ensure all external outsource jobs are carried out according to requirements and quality standards

Manage preventive maintenance and spare parts

Response for the SMT line issues andinternal/external quality feedbacks

Trouble shoot the SMT process root causes and attain the corrective action to the issues

Control of components drop page at the machine

Carry out the solder ability test for the expired components, attached with deviation report if still useable or alternate scrap the expired component if failed the test

Carry out the process analysis pertaining to SMT components and come out the engineering report (feedback form) to IQA if the components are having quality issue

Prepare ROI as per the needed from superior especially technical term on the machine specification

Prepare some minor SMT layout when there is the need

Job Requirement :

Preferably a Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Must have at least 3 years similar working experience

Good supervisory skills to lead the SMT technician team

Able to work independently and being a team player

Knowledge at SPC and Quality standard

Experience in 5M’s (Machine, Man, Method, Material & Money)

Keen interest/ability for in-depth technical problem solving / knowledge of in-line AOI programming is a plus

Possess programming/ line balancing skills for the pick and place machines

Remark: Candidate is required to upload the full resume during application & indicate the current & expected basic salary.

ESCATEC is a world class Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, delivering end to end design & manufacturing services to leading OEMs from our integrated production network in Malaysia and Europe. With expertise across multiple sectors - including medical, industrial, transportation, IoT, and consumer goods - ESCATEC’s focus on quality, compliance, and scalable manufacturing, enable OEMs to bring complex electronic and electromechanical products to market efficiently. We are driven by customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and uncompromising business ethics, and know employees are our greatest asset. Contact us if you are ready to take your career higher.

ESCATEC is a world class Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, delivering end to end design & manufacturing services to leading OEMs from our integrated production network in Malaysia and Europe. With expertise across multiple sectors - including medical, industrial, transportation, IoT, and consumer goods - ESCATEC’s focus on quality, compliance, and scalable manufacturing, enable OEMs to bring complex electronic and electromechanical products to market efficiently. We are driven by customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and uncompromising business ethics, and know employees are our greatest asset. Contact us if you are ready to take your career higher.