Wave Technician

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,220 - 72,540; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia seeks a hands-on Test/Process Technician for our electronics manufacturing operations in Malaysia. You will blend wave soldering expertise with technical diagnostics to support daily production, drive yield improvements, and maintain high visual quality standards on the assembly line.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, ability to read schematics, and competence with diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years as Test or Process Technician in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in electronic testing, troubleshooting, and component repair.
• Able to read electrical schematics and change notices using standard diagnostic equipment.
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; able to work autonomously.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, and optimize wave soldering equipment (conveyor speeds, preheat, flux, solder pot).
• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and solder profiles.
• Troubleshoot process issues per IPC-A-610 and implement fixes.
• Read schematics to diagnose and repair high‑value electronic assemblies.
• Support yield improvements and line troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Maintain ESD‑safe working conditions and handle sensitive components.

Skills

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Component repair

Diagnostics

SAP familiarity

MS Office

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

SAP

Job description

We are partnering with a global leader in high-performance hardware and engineering solutions for the Industrial Technology, Healthcare, and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors.

If you thrive in a high-performing, collaborative global organization where technical expertise makes a direct impact on sophisticated electronic manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Based in Perak.

In this role, you will be the backbone of our electronic assembly production line. You will blend your hands‑on wave soldering expertise with technical diagnostics to support daily operations, drive yield improvements, and maintain high visual quality standards.

• Equipment Optimization: Set up, monitor, and optimize wave soldering equipment by adjusting conveyor speeds, preheat temperatures, flux quantity, and solder pot settings.
• Process & Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including work instructions, solder profiles, and precise process parameters.
• Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance: Identify and resolve process issues such as solder bridges, cold solder joints, poor wetting, or component damage using IPC-A-610 standards.
• Technical Diagnosis: Read and interpret electrical schematics to diagnose, test, and repair high‑value electronic assemblies.
• Continuous Improvement: Assist engineers with data collection, yield/defect analysis, process validation for new products, and line troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain ESD‑safe working conditions and handle sensitive electronic components appropriately.

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary education in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience as a Test or Process Technician within a similar electronics manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in electronic testing, troubleshooting, and component repair
• Strong ability to work directly from electrical schematics and change notices using standard electronic diagnostic equipment
• Hands‑on experience making common mechanical connections required for hardware testing.
• Knowledgeable in standard Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with SAP systems is a major plus.
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.