SMT SENIOR ENGINEER – PCBA PRODUCTION & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

VTech; Muar; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a SMT Senior Engineer to lead PCBA production and drive process improvements in a fast-paced electronics assembly environment.

You will troubleshoot SMT lines, optimize solder paste printing, SPI, Pick & Place, reflow, and AOI, and apply 5 Why, Fishbone, and PDCA to reduce defects. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is preferred. 7+ years in SMT/PCBA manufacturing and a relevant engineering degree are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in SMT, PCBA, or Electronics Manufacturing with proven SMT line troubleshooting and process improvement experience.
• Strong understanding of SMT machines, feeders, and component placement issues; experience in process parameter optimization and defect reduction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong hands-on experience in SMT production, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Possess good knowledge of SMT processes including Solder Paste Printing, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow, and AOI.
• Perform effective troubleshooting of soldering defects, AOI false calls, and production line issues; apply root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, and PDCA.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify production issues and implement improvements.
• Provide on-site production support and communicate with production, engineering, quality and other departments.

Skills

SMT production & troubleshooting

Process improvement

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication (English, BM)

Education

Engineering degree or Diploma (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Tools

SMT machines

Solder paste printers

AOI equipment

SPI equipment

PDCA/5 Why tools

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

SMT SENIOR ENGINEER – PCBA PRODUCTION & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

D. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

• Demonstrate strong hands-on experience in SMT production, troubleshooting, and process improvement.

• Possess good knowledge and practical experience in key SMT processes, including Solder Paste Printing, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow, and AOI.

• Perform effective troubleshooting of soldering defects, AOI false calls, component rejection/throwing, and other production line issues.

• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and PDCA.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify production issues, implement improvement initiatives, and achieve production targets.

• Provide timely and effective on-site production support, including troubleshooting and resolution of SMT-related issues, particularly under pressure or during critical production situations.

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with production, engineering, quality, and other relevant departments.

• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. Mandarin is an added advantage.

E. REQUIREMENT OF THE JOB

A. Qualification Required:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or any related field.

B. Experience Required:

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in SMT, PCBA, or Electronics Manufacturing, with proven experience in SMT production line troubleshooting and process improvement.

C. Skills:

• Strong understanding of SMT machines, feeders, and component placement issues.
• Experienced in SMT process parameter optimization, yield improvement, defect reduction, and production efficiency improvement.
• Proven track record in troubleshooting and resolving soldering defects, soldering issues, AOI false calls, component misalignment, missing components, and excessive component throwing/rejection.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Good understanding and practical application of 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, PDCA, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment and provide immediate technical support to ensure smooth SMT production operations.