XP Power

Assistant Manager, SMT & Backend Engineering

Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerXP Power
LocationSeri Iskandar, Perak, 32600, Malaysia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted4 months ago

Role Purpose
Responsible for leading SMT and backend manufacturing processes (wave soldering and conformal coating), owning equipment performance, ensuring high quality, and driving continuous process improvement to support mass production and NPI.

Key Responsibilities

SMT & Backend Process Ownership

Own and optimize SMT, wave soldering, and conformal coating processes for new and existing products.
Develop process parameters, SOPs, and control plans to ensure stable, zero‑defect production.
Lead process qualification, validation, and capability studies (MSA, Cp/Cpk, GR&R).

Equipment & Maintenance Management

Own SMT and backend equipment performance, including screen printers, SPI, pick‑and‑place, reflow ovens, AOI, wave soldering, cleaning, and selective coating systems.
Develop and manage preventive maintenance and calibration schedules.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
Manage equipment spare parts and ensure targets for OEE, CPH, and quality are met.

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Conformal Coating & Wave Soldering

Develop, validate, and optimize conformal coating processes (selective, spray, dip, manual).
Program and optimize selective coating machines (e.g., Nordson, Asymtek, PVA).
Ensure robust wave soldering processes, defect prevention, and effective rework control.

NPI & Cross‑Functional Support

Support NPI builds with full SMT and backend equipment setup, programming, and process readiness.
Review stencil design, panelization, fiducials, and manufacturability constraints.
Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth transitions to mass production.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑7351, and internal quality standards.
Lead investigations and CAPA for SMT and backend defects (bridging, tombstoning, opens, voids, coating issues).
Support customer and supplier audits and qualifications.

Automation & Digital Manufacturing

Support MES/SAP integration, machine connectivity, SPC, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Analyze machine data and SPC trends to drive continuous improvement.

People Leadership

Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to technicians and engineers.
Promote disciplined process control and strong quality culture on the shop floor.

Strong hands‑on knowledge of SMT, wave soldering, and conformal coating processes.

Experience owning SMT and backend equipment and driving process improvements.
Strong problem‑solving, data analysis, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

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