Job Description

Company Overview

Our client is a Japanese manufacturing company with a strong global presence and decades of industry experience, having established our Malaysian operations in 1997. With a team of 50–100 employees locally, they specialize in the production and sale of ceramics and electronic components, continuously evolving through research, development, and innovation.

What they Do

Their core business spans across:

• Ceramic production for industrial and electronic applications
• Manufacturing of electronic components and devices
• Ongoing development of related advanced materials and technologies

Their commitment to quality and innovation has enabled them to expand their operations globally, with active business locations in Japan, Malaysia, Korea, China, Europe, America, Taiwan, and India.

Job roles

The AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) Engineer plays a key role in ensuring product quality and consistency within Maruwa’s SMT (Surface Mount Technology) production lines. Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) engineers use specialized cameras, lighting, and image processing algorithms to develop and implement automated systems for detecting defects in manufactured products, particularly printed circuit boards (PCBs), ensuring quality and consistency.

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing automated inspection systems used to detect defects on printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components. The AOI Engineer works closely with production and quality teams to enhance inspection accuracy, improve manufacturing efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

•  Design, configure, and optimize camera, lighting, and image processing setups used in SMT inspection equipment
• Create and fine-tune algorithms that identify solder joint defects, missing or misaligned components, and other PCB surface abnormalities.
• Ensure AOI machines are effectively positioned after key stages such as component placement and reflow soldering.
• Train and deploy machine learning or neural network models to improve defect recognition and reduce false calls.
• Regularly calibrate AOI machines and validate inspection results to ensure reliability and repeatability.
• Investigate inspection or production issues, perform root cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Work with SMT process engineers, maintenance, and quality teams to improve inspection standards and reduce production errors.
• Contribute to enhancing AOI programs, inspection parameters, and overall process capability within SMT operations. 

Job Requirements

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer, or related Engineering field.
• Min. 2 years of experience in AOI system operation, programming, or development within an SMT or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with AOI systems such as Omron, Koh Young, or equivalent is preferred.
•Strong understanding of SMT processes, soldering techniques, and PCB quality control. 

Skills