Applications & Systems Engineer 2

National Instruments; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a dynamic professional for a multi-functional role in Penang, Malaysia. The position demands daily interaction with customers and various internal teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions. Responsibilities include defining project plans, resolving system issues, and facilitating successful deployments. Ideal candidates possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in test engineering. Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and a customer-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant proven experience in a System Design Role, Application Engineering, or Test Engineering.
• Familiarity with mixed-signal IC testing and validation.
• Proficient in using software tools for PCB design and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Interact with NI staff and Alliance partners in test engineering.
• Define and implement project plans for successful deployments.
• Resolve NI system issues to meet reliability expectations.

Skills

System Design

Test Engineering

Customer Focus

Problem-solving

Communication

Statistical Analysis

Education

B.S or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SmarTest

IG-XL

Oscilloscope

Job description

This is a multi-functional role taking care of diverse engineering needs to craft solutions, and to deploy them worldwide. This role requires daily interaction with NI customers, NI Alliance Partners, NI sales, and NI Engineering Teams.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

The roles will include:

Working and interacting with a wide variety of NI staff and NI Alliance partners in semiconductor test engineering, test program structure, hardware design, and fixture design in support of customer solutions.

Generating requirements document that can be to finalize statements of work

Defining and implementing project plans, leading project achievements and holding reviews to ensure meeting requirements and ready for deployments.

Install test system and perform final acceptance test onsite customer location.

Hardware Tasks Responsibilities

Understand the design and validate analog and digital circuits covering signal interconnect and data communication protocol based on Device Under Test requirements

Participate in the creation of coordinated NI modular hardware into a turnkey test system based on test requirements

Evaluate coordinated hardware on system reliability, testing accuracy and total system cost of test

Experience in the field of semiconductor technologies (SiC MOSFET, GaN or Si IGBT) is an advantage

Experience with Voltage above 1kV

Familiar in operation with Oscilloscope and laboratory measurement Equipment

Willing to travel domestically and abroad in support of opportunities and projects (~20%)

Resolve NI system issues at customer sites to meet stability and reliability expectations

Work with customers and contract manufacturers to improve NI tester performance

React to support urgent NI system issues at customer sites during project

Offer mentorship and support for NI system operation at customer sites

Who You Are:

You are a committed professional who thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrating a proactive approach to tackling challenges and getting results. You possess a strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to new information, embracing change and continuously expanding your skills. Your communication is clear, effective, and tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring that ideas and information are conveyed with precision. You possess a strong customer focus approach, cognizant of the needs and happiness of clients in your interactions and decisions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

B.S or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology or higher

1+ years of relevant proven experience in a System Design Role, Application Engineering, Technical Field Sales or a Test Engineering Design Role

Mixed-signal IC testing and validation

IPD, ADC/DAC, LED, MEMS sensor, PMIC &etc.

Software and system development, including test case development

Test platform software (SmarTest, IG-XL, etc)

Experience in common test engineering instruments: source measurement unit, digital pattern instrument, digitizer, etc.

Demonstrated understanding of the following concepts and principles:

Sources of measurement error

Appropriate selection of instrumentation and equipment layout

Integration of hardware and software

Electrical ground and shield concepts

Proficient in using software tools for PCB design and crafting schematics.

Statistical analysis of data (Cp, Cpk, GR&R)

Proven ability to:

Work optimally in a group development environment,

Structure problem-solving skills - diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions,

Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently,

Persistently drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion,

Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products.

Strong work ethic and strive to succeed

Semiconductor experience and knowledge such as ATE, handler, prober, on-wafer test, digital test, fabrication …etc.

Great written and verbal English communication

NI PXI platform or NI LabVIEW/TestStand experience (Plus)

Strong understanding of electrical engineering, electronics & computer architectures