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Principal QA Engineer (SMT, PCBA)

Job title: Principal QA Engineer (SMT, PCBA)
Location: Pulau Pinang
Specialisation: Engineering & Manufacturing
Salary: MYR 205,600 - 293,700 (Annual)
Reference: PR/160617
Job published: May 28, 2026 11:09
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Our client is a global semiconductor manufacturer specializing in embedded processing, analog, connectivity, and power solutions. They offer semiconductor products, including actuators, sensors, amplifiers, data converters, and other related components. Join them and be a part of an ever-growing team.

 

Job Descriptions

  • Provide support through identification and evaluation of key process metrics, verification of specific requirements, risk mitigation activities, and continuous improvement.

  • Serve as regional liaison for subcontracted manufacturing operations and components (passives, inductors, substrate etc)

  • Ensure that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and SPC procedures are in compliance to standards such as ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO/TS16949.

  • Support PCB assembly processes, with a focus on surface mount technology (SMT) and related manufacturing techniques.

  • Manage quality excursions and drive for effective root cause solutions and preventive actions

 

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • Min 10 years relevant experience in supplier quality management including supplier selection, ongoing quality improvement and manufacturing excursion response management.

  • Experience and knowledge of component suppliers (passive, substrate, inductor, capacitors etc).

  • Proven experience in PCB assembly, especially surface mount technology (SMT).

  • Experience in utilization of various problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why and fishbone analyses).