Ichia Technologies, INC. Hiring! Full Time PCB Process Engineer in Kedah - Ricebowl

Job Summary

The PCB Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining PCB manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, production efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This role supports new product introduction (NPI), process setup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize PCB manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, and productivity.
• Set up and validate process parameters for PCB production, including drilling, imaging, etching, plating, solder mask, surface finishing, routing, AOI, electrical testing, and final inspection.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by establishing process flow, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and process qualification.
• Conduct process trials, machine setup, and process validation to ensure stable production before mass manufacturing.
• Monitor process performance using SPC and process capability analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions to minimize defects and downtime.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate new equipment, materials, and technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, IPC standards, customer requirements, and company quality procedures.
• Prepare technical reports, SOPs, process documentation, and engineering change documentation.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of process engineering experience in the PCB manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with PCB manufacturing processes such as drilling, imaging, plating, etching, solder mask, surface finish, AOI, electrical testing, and routing.
• Strong knowledge of process setup, DOE, SPC, PFMEA, FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing standards (IPC, ISO 9001, IATF 16949) is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) is an added advantage to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking colleagues, suppliers, and headquarters.