Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled

Wave Soldering Technician

to join our PCBA manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of wave soldering machines to ensure high-quality production output. You will work closely with Process Engineers to minimize defects (solder bridges, skips & etc) and ensure compliance with

IPC

and

Safety standards

.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation:

Perform daily setup, startup, and shutdown procedures for Wave Soldering machines. Ensure correct flux and solder levels are maintained.

Process Control:

Load correct machine programs and verify thermal profiles (pre-heat, dwell time) before mass production.

Maintenance (PM):

Execute Scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks, including cleaning fluxer nozzles, skimming dross from the solder pot, and cleaning conveyor fingers.

Quality & Troubleshooting:

Monitor output for soldering defects (e.g., cold joints, bridges, insufficient wetting) and perform immediate investigation/adjustments to machine parameters to correct them.

NPI Support:

Assist Process Engineers during New Product Introduction (NPI) trial runs and fixture validation.

Safety & Compliance:

Strictly follow

LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)

procedures and chemical handling safety guidelines (flux/alcohol).

Job Requirements

Education:

Diploma, or Vocation certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum 1-3 years of hands-on experience in

SMT/Wave Soldering

or PCBA assembly environment.

Technical Knowledge:

Familiarity with wave soldering machines (e.g., Ersa, Vitronics, Electrovert) is a strong plus.

Standards:

Understanding of

IPC-A-610

(Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Technical:

Ability to read basic electronic wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.

Problem Solving:

Basic root-cause analysis skills to troubleshoot machine alarms and quality issues.

Manual Dexterity:

Capable of performing minor hand-soldering rework if required.

Computer Literacy:

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for data entry.

Working Conditions

Shift Work:

Must be willing to work

12-hour rotating shifts

(Day/Night) and weekends/public holidays as per the production schedule.

Physical:

Role involves standing for extended periods and lifting consumables (e.g., solder bars, flux containers).

Environment:

Production floor environment requiring full PPE (ESD Smock, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM1,800.00 - RM3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

Opportunities for promotion
Work Location: In person