Automation Technician

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

• Daily responsibility include sustaining the intended function of all production tooling and machine by taking recovery actions to debug, repair and implement corrective remedy. And perform timely periodic maintenance.
• To perform setup and conversion on production equipment and tooling to meet product specification stated in the drawing (print) and according to guideline document.
• To maintain inventory of production tooling & machine including those outside factory premises which are under Samtec Penang account. Example, equipment sends for external calibration or repair.
• Ensure all tooling and machine is up to date states for ISO reference or audit.
• Maintain and replenish inventory of spare parts for tooling and machine.
• To co-ordinate and update status of tooling & machine repair and improvement upgrade.
• To perform and report status of PM for tooling and machine according to guideline document.
• To support Solution Centre in troubleshooting tasks for production tooling or machine failure.
• To liaise with other Samtec’s facilities on transfer of tooling & machine. Including product and new project that were transferred to Samtec Penang.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements activities for tooling and machine.
• Where & when required, perform simple milling and grinding tasks per approved tooling ECN.
• Other relevant tooling and machine function as requested by Management.
• Any other related tasks and duties as assigned by management from time to time.
• Adheres to all Samtec Quality Principles and actions.

Required Experience:

• At least 3 years in related / similar position.
• Basic knowledge on pneumatics and electronics control mechanism.
• Able to read and understand pneumatics and electronics schematics diagram.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Preferred Education:

• Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical engineering or Mechatronics or related technical or equivalent experience.