06 - Associate Engineer, Test Manufacturing

Celestica; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking an Associate Engineer in Test Manufacturing to spearhead the development and ownership of the manufacturing test strategy. You will partner with R&D during NPI, embedding DFT/DFM principles and driving quality through systematic root cause analysis.

Responsibilities include leading complex investigations, implementing corrective actions, exploring cutting-edge test technologies, and elevating the technical skills of the Test Technicians through training and guidance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 6–8 years in a manufacturing test environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and own the complete manufacturing test strategy.
• Collaborate with R&D to embed DFT/DFM in early design stages.
• Lead investigations into complex yield issues and implement corrective actions.
• Scout, evaluate, and adopt new test technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop training programs and troubleshooting guides for Test Technicians.

Skills

Test strategy

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Visual Basic

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

06 - Associate Engineer, Test Manufacturing

Key responsibilities include hands-on development of test systems using tools like Visual Basic, applying Design for Test (DFT) principles, troubleshooting complex yield and quality issues, and driving continuous improvement by introducing new test technologies. This position requires an independent, problem-solving individual who can train technicians and serve as the bridge between R&D and manufacturing to ensure products are built efficiently and defect-free.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Design, develop, and own the complete manufacturing test strategy. This includes creating robust and scalable test systems, qualifying custom fixtures, and developing automated test software (e.g., Visual Basic) from the ground up.

Serve as a key technical partner in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. You will collaborate directly with R&D to define critical test coverage, validate specifications, and embed Design for Test (DFT) and Manufacturability (DFM) principles from the earliest stages of design.

Act as the lead investigator for complex production challenges. You will champion product quality by leading deep-dive investigations into yield issues, employing systematic root cause analysis to implement effective and permanent corrective actions.

Continuously scout, evaluate, and implement cutting‑edge manufacturing test technologies and methodologies. Your work will directly enhance production efficiency, improve test accuracy, and drive down costs.

Elevate the skills of our technical team by developing comprehensive training programs, preventative maintenance plans, and best‑in‑class troubleshooting guides for our Test Technicians.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, coupled with 6-8 years of impactful experience in a manufacturing test environment.


• Demonstrated expertise in defining, developing, and implementing test strategies for new hardware products


• Deep mastery of DFT and DFM principles and their practical application.


• Strong proficiency in troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems, including a solid grasp of sensors, DC circuits, and engineering drawings.


• Hands‑on experience with test automation and scripting (e.g., Visual Basic, LabVIEW, Python).


• A natural and relentless problem-solver with world‑class root cause analysis skills. You see challenges as opportunities.


• A self‑starting leader capable of managing projects with autonomy while building powerful cross‑functional relationships with R&D, Quality, and Production teams. You communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.