Electrical & Electronics Assembler
Manufacturing
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
You can enter this career straight after SPM. A degree is optional, not required.
What you'd do all day
The tasks that matter most in this job, most important first.
- 1Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
- 2Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
- 3Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.
- 4Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- 5Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
- 6Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
- 7Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
- 8Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
- 9Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.
- 10Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
- 11Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.
- 12Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
- 13Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
- 14Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
- 15Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
- 16Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products.
Also known as
What this job is called on JobStreet, LinkedIn and in job ads. Search these too.
- Assembler
- Connector
- Plug Wirer
- Cable Wirer
- Wire Bender
- Wire Worker
- Encapsulator
- Hand Mounter
- Skein Winder
- SMT Operator
How far is this from you?
Roughly how much preparation this job usually takes. In Malaysia your UPU route and the programme's syarat still decide entry, so treat this as a guide, not a gate.
1
Entry straight after SPM
Typical entry
SPM + sijil / short TVET course
3
Diploma / TVET (sijil–diploma)
4
Degree (ijazah sarjana muda)
5
Postgrad (sarjana / PhD) or professional route
Subjects that matter here
The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.
What you'd need to know
The subject areas this job leans on most, and the SPM subjects that build them.
- Production and Processing57%
Design & Technology (RBT)Mechanical Engineering Studies
- Mechanical53%
Mechanical Engineering StudiesPhysicsDesign & Technology (RBT)
- Design50%
Visual Art (PSV)Technical Comm. GraphicsEngineering Drawing
- English Language47%
English
- Mathematics46%
Additional MathematicsMathematics
- Computers and Electronics45%
Computer Science / ICTElectrical & Electronic Eng. Studies
Tools you'd use
Software and equipment that show up in this job, worth learning early.
What the work feels like
Day-to-day working conditions, so you can tell whether the job suits how you like to work.
- Face-to-face discussionsEvery day
- Contact with other peopleContact most of the time
- Dealing with customers or the publicNot at all
- Leading or coordinating othersHigh
- Indoors, air-conditionedEvery day
- Outdoors, in all weatherAlmost never
- Noisy environmentEvery day
- Time spent sittingA little
AI and demand for this job
A few real, dated data points — not a single score. AI making some tasks faster usually means a job changes, not that it disappears.
Share of everyday tasks today's AI can already help with (2023)
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics data, not Malaysian. Shown because it's the only forward-looking demand estimate we have for this job.
Pay in Malaysia
We don't have a sourced Malaysian salary range for this job yet, and we'd rather show nothing than a number we can't stand behind.
Where to check:
- JobStreet and Hiredly job ads for this title
- DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey
- SSPA scheme tables, if you're aiming for a government post
Check what you may qualify for
Enter your SPM grades and see which routes and programmes you may qualify for. An estimate to plan with, not an offer.
How to get here
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About this information
This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.
O*NET occupation: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Job responsibilities, knowledge areas and work context from O*NET 30.3, US Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0. onetcenter.org