Automation Equipment Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities:
1. Equipment Maintenance Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all automation equipment.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) to drive continuous improvement.
- Establish spare parts inventory management to reduce downtime and optimize maintenance costs.

2. Equipment Installation, Qualification & Calibration
- Oversee the Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) of new automation equipment.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC, ESD, and industry standards for equipment validation.
- Manage regular calibration and verification of automation systems to maintain accuracy and consistency.

3.Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
- Lead maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving automation failures in robotics, SMT, ICT, FCT, AOI, and conveyor systems.
- Implement AI-based predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Work closely with Automation, Process, and Quality Engineers to enhance equipment efficiency.
- Conduct FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to identify potential failure risks and mitigation plans.

4.Team Management & Training
- Manage and develop a team of automation maintenance engineers and technicians.
- Provide hands-on training programs for operators and technicians on maintenance best practices.
- Establish a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the maintenance team.

5. Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all equipment maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain detailed equipment maintenance logs, repair records, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Support internal and external audits by providing maintenance reports and compliance documentation.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in automation equipment maintenance within an EMS or high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with SMT, ICT/FCT, robotic systems, and industrial automation equipment.

Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron), industrial robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA), and motion control systems.
- Experience with pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, SPI, and wave soldering equipment.
- Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), MES, and SCADA systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control system diagrams.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodologies.

Soft Skills:

- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM13,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Meal provided
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Senai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Automation Equipment: 8 years (preferred)
- SMT, ICT/FCT: 4 years (preferred)
- lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM : 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person