SMT Technician: Precision PCB Assembly & Lean

Escatec Mechatronics Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCATEC is seeking an SMT Technician in Johor, Malaysia to operate and monitor SMT production equipment, perform line setup and changeovers, and support continuous improvement activities. The candidate should have 1–2 years in SMT or electronics manufacturing and be willing to work on rotating shifts.

You will work with solder paste printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and AOI systems, performing basic maintenance and ensuring quality and output meet standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in SMT or electronics manufacturing.
• Fresh candidates with relevant technical qualifications may apply.
• Willing to work on rotating shift.
• Good knowledge of SMT processes and PCB assembly.

Responsibilities

• Perform line setup, changeovers, and shutdowns as per schedule and product requirement.
• Monitor line throughput and troubleshoot minor machine breakdowns and quality issues.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and cleaning of production equipment.
• Participate in line improvement initiatives, including 5S, Lean practices, and Kaizen activities.
• Operate and monitor SMT and Through-Hole equipment, such as pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and wave soldering system.

Skills

SMT processes knowledge

PCB assembly

Reading work instructions

Rotating shift

Education

Technical qualification

Tools

Solder paste printers

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

AOI machines

Job description

ESCATEC is seeking an SMT Technician in Johor, Malaysia to operate and monitor SMT production equipment, perform line setup and changeovers, and support continuous improvement activities. The candidate should have 1–2 years in SMT or electronics manufacturing and be willing to work on rotating shifts.

You will work with solder paste printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and AOI systems, performing basic maintenance and ensuring quality and output meet standards.