SMT Staff Equipment Engineer – Industry 4.0 & Maintenance Excellence

Robert Bosch Semiconductor Penang Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang is seeking an experienced SMT Equipment Engineer to drive operational excellence and implement Industry 4.0 technologies. The ideal candidate will oversee preventive maintenance initiatives, ensure technician growth, and contribute to continuous improvement in equipment reliability. With a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 3–5 years in equipment maintenance, this role offers an opportunity to innovate in a dynamic environment, focusing on data-driven strategies and smart factory solutions.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Medical Leave

Company Insurances

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in equipment maintenance within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience in smart factory initiatives and data analytics.
• Coaching technicians and managing maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence in SMT equipment performance through Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Lead preventive maintenance initiatives to minimize equipment downtime.
• Support predictive maintenance programs using condition monitoring.

Skills

Data analytics

Industry 4.0

Predictive maintenance

Lean methodologies

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field

Tools

5-Why

Fishbone

8D

Job description

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.

Job Purpose

The SMT Equipment Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence in SMT equipment performance through the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, autonomous systems, and data-driven strategies. This role ensures high equipment reliability, supports technician development, leads preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives, and contributes to continuous improvement across the SMT line — specifically within the MOE1 scope.

Job Description

Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation

• Lead the on-site implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions, autonomous systems, and data analytics initiatives to enhance SMT equipment performance, monitoring, and decision-making.

Technician Coaching & Certification

• Coach, mentor, and certify Corrective Maintenance (CM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) technicians to ensure consistent competency in equipment operation, placement accuracy, and defect root cause analysis, aligned with company standards.

Preventive Maintenance (PM) Leadership

• Lead the PM team in planning, scheduling, and executing preventive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime, improve reliability, and maintain optimal operational efficiency.

MOE1 Core Team Membership

• Serve as the Competency Network (CN) member for MOE1 on Conveyor Modules (COM) and Smart Resource Manager (SRM), ensuring alignment with global standards and project milestones.

TPM & Continuous Improvement

• Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities through Lean methodologies, fostering a culture of ownership, standardization, and continuous improvement within the SMT area.

Predictive Maintenance Strategy

• Support the development and deployment of predictive maintenance programs using condition monitoring, data trends, and failure pattern analysis to optimize equipment uptime and lifecycle performance.

IDC Internal Defect Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Assist in conducting structured root cause analysis for SMT IDC (In-Depth Capability) performance gaps and quality defects, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.

FMEA & Control Plan Support

• Contribute to the development, review, and update of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans for MOE1 equipment and processes.

Spare Parts Management

• Ensure availability of critical spare parts through effective inventory planning, consumption tracking, and coordination with procurement and logistics teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, preferably within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• While SMT-specific experience is advantageous, candidates with strong expertise in big data analytics, industrial automation, and predictive maintenance methodologies—even from adjacent manufacturing or automation fields—are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in Industry 4.0, data analytics, or smart factory initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, Lean, FMEA, and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Experience coaching technicians and managing maintenance teams.
• Familiarity with SMT platforms (e.g., Panasonic ASM) and conveyor/SRM systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Additional Information

• Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave and etc
• Company Insurances and etc