Process Engineer 2

Emerson
Emerson

Operations

Bayan Baru Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Posted on Aug 14, 2026

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate cross functionally with Operations, Product Engineering, R&D, Quality, Planning etc to sustain, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes to produce products on time while ensuring quality and cost

  • Collaborate across functions with R&D, Product Engineering, Operations, etc to ensure successful and on time new product introduction (NPI) while balancing R&D and manufacturing needs

  • Manufacturability of the product (DFM/DFX)

  • Responsible for meeting KPIs and lead continuous improvements projects to improve them (OEE, FPY, TPY, DPMO, On-time delivery, cost targets etc)

  • New technology research and evaluation on cutting edge manufacturing technology to meet products requirements and improve manufacturing process. Facilitates decision making for setting manufacturing policies and future strategy.

  • Design and defines processes that are sustainable and reproducible

  • Works independently on complex problems through deep data analysis

  • Design and fabricate tools, fixtures and stencils

Education

Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering program.

Experience

  • 2+ years of experience in a multinational electronics PCBA/SMT process engineering required.

  • Experience from a high mix low volume environment, high technology original equipment manufacturer will be preferred.

Skills

  • Team player that possesses strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, ability to collaborate and gain cross-functional support to meet objectives

  • Possess SMT, Wave, manual soldering, press-fit related PCBA manufacturing knowledge, skills, and experience

  • Well versed in IPC-A-610, J-std, JEDEC and reverent standards on PCBA

  • Experience in practicing Lean, Root cause analysis, Data analysis and Six-sigma DMAIC methodology

  • Demonstrates strong problem solving skills, logical and critical thinking in making engineering judgement, exploring and researching new methods or tools

  • Works well independently - must be able to perform daily duties with minimum level of supervision

  • Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentations


NI is looking for a highly energetic individual for a IC2 level Process Engineer for our Penang Operation. This individual will be responsible for researching and implementing cutting edge manufacturing technology, latest equipment and manufacturing approaches to continuously improve manufacturing techniques and establishes operating instructions. The individual will interface with product design and development (NPI) to ensure that processes and designs are compatible. He/She will be responsible for technical support and sustaining engineering associated with Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing processes such as Surface Mount (SMT), Selective/Wave Solder (PTH), and related technologies.