SONT Photonics Sdn. Bhd. Hiring! Manufacturing - Process Engineering Intern (Internship Students Encouraged to Apply) in Pulau Pinang, Earn up to MYR 1,500 - Ricebowl

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Manufacturing and Process Engineers in supporting and improving manufacturing processes for optical module assembly, alignment, testing, and packaging.
• Support daily production activities, process setup, data collection, troubleshooting, and process improvement tasks on the production floor.
• Collect, organize, and analyze basic manufacturing data, including yield, scrap rate, cycle time, defect rate, and process performance.
• Assist in monitoring production processes and identifying process abnormalities, quality issues, or opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Equipment, and Engineering teams to support the investigation and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Support fiber alignment, optical testing, precision assembly, and other optical module manufacturing processes under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist in preparing, updating, and maintaining process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, process flowcharts, checklists, and engineering records.
• Participate in New Product Introduction activities, process trials, sample builds, process validation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Support basic root cause analysis, defect investigation, containment actions, and corrective and preventive action activities.
• Assist in conducting process experiments, time studies, data analysis, and engineering evaluations.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities, including 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, productivity improvement, and process optimization.
• Support the preparation of engineering reports, presentations, process data, and project updates.
• Ensure all assigned activities comply with company SOPs, ISO standards, ESD requirements, cleanroom procedures, safety rules, and quality requirements.
• Attend technical training, on-the-job training, and departmental meetings to develop practical manufacturing and process engineering knowledge.
• Complete assigned internship projects and present the findings or improvement results to the relevant department.
• Perform other manufacturing and process engineering duties assigned by the supervisor or management.

Job Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Students who are required to complete an industrial training or internship programme are encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, process control, production workflow, or quality control.
• Knowledge of optical modules, fiber optics, electronic components, semiconductor manufacturing, precision assembly, or optical testing will be an added advantage.
• Willing to work and learn in a manufacturing, production-floor, cleanroom, or controlled environment.
• Good analytical thinking, observation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to collect, organize, analyze, and present basic engineering or manufacturing data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to ERP, MES, AutoCAD, statistical analysis software, or engineering tools will be an added advantage.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Able to follow instructions, SOPs, safety requirements, ESD controls, and quality procedures.
• Responsible, proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to learn new technical skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with Production, Quality, Equipment, and Engineering team members.
• Basic listening and speaking skills in Mandarin are required for communication with relevant technical team members.
• Applicants must provide an official internship or industrial training letter from their educational institution, where applicable.
• Internship availability of at least three to six months is preferred.

Pay: RM1,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person