Process Engineer (NPI SMT & Automation)
About this role
Location(s)
Kawasan Perindustrian Perai, Penang
Company
Molex
Career Field
Engineering
Job Number
192154
Your Job
Molex Malaysia is seeking a Process Engineer (NPI SMT & Automation) to support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process development within an SMT environment. This role develops, optimises, and sustains manual, semi-automated, and automated assembly processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance while supporting successful product launches and manufacturing readiness.
Our Team
You will be part of the CCS Manufacturing Engineering team in Penang, working closely with Product Design, MXCD, Project Management, System Engineering, Automation Engineering, Quality, Operations, Production, Sourcing, and external suppliers. Together, the team drives successful NPI industrialisation, manufacturing excellence, automation implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
What You Will Do
• Develop, optimise, and sustain manufacturing processes, including SMT, reflow ovens, wave soldering machines, and solder paste printing equipment. • Support NPI projects by ensuring process readiness, equipment qualification, and manufacturing capability. • Participate in engineering reviews and implement process improvements to support new product introductions. • Collaborate with Product Design, Automation, Quality, Operations, and Suppliers to develop robust manufacturing solutions. • Support the development of tooling, fixtures, automation equipment, and assembly modules from concept through implementation. • Conduct process studies, validation activities, and capability evaluations to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency. • Prepare documentation, including Process Flow Charts, PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and validation reports. • Ensure processes comply with safety, quality, and engineering standards. • Support continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives across manufacturing operations. • Provide manufacturing engineering support across manual, semi-automated, and fully automated assembly processes. • Support NPI industrialisation from prototype builds through production ramp-up. • Drive the implementation and optimisation of tooling, fixtures, and automation solutions. • Improve process capability, yield, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency. • Support capacity expansion, process transfers, and continuous improvement projects. • Validate compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards throughout process development and production implementation.