Debug and Test Engineer

Michael Holmes Resources; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Holmes Resources is hiring a Test Engineer in Penang to support production and quality teams. The role targets engineers with 1–2 years of electronics testing experience, focusing on PCBA testing, failure analysis, and process improvement.

You’ll work with test equipment, assist NPI/qualification, and help document test procedures while learning from senior engineers. Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in testing, manufacturing, or electronics
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits, components, and electrical measurements
• Willingness to learn PCBA troubleshooting techniques on the job
• Comfortable following test procedures and documentation
• Good troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Debug, troubleshoot and test PCBA boards
• Support the setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting of testing equipment and fixtures
• Help analyze test results and flag product or process issues to seniors
• Assist with failure analysis and root-cause investigation under supervision
• Work with Production and Quality teams to resolve day-to-day testing issues
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and qualification activities
• Help maintain test specifications, work instructions, and test reports
• Assist with validation checks on test equipment and fixtures
• Monitor test yield and elevate issues where corrective action may be needed
• Support preventive maintenance and calibration of test equipment
• Provide basic guidance to production operators on testing steps
• Follow company quality standards and safety requirements at all times
• Contribute ideas in continuous improvement projects

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading manufacturer, is hiring a Test Engineer to support their production and quality teams. This role suits an engineer with 1–2 years of experience who wants to build a career in electronics testing, failure analysis, and process improvement. You'll get direct exposure to test equipment, PCBA troubleshooting, and new product introduction work, with support from senior engineers along the way.

What You'll Do

Debug, troubleshoot and test PCBA boards

Support the setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting of testing equipment and fixtures

Help analyze test results and flag product or process issues to seniors

Assist with failure analysis and root-cause investigation under supervision

Work with Production and Quality teams to resolve day-to-day testing issues

Support new product introduction (NPI) and qualification activities

Help maintain test specifications, work instructions, and test reports

Assist with validation checks on test equipment and fixtures

Monitor test yield and elevate issues where corrective action may be needed

Support preventive maintenance and calibration of test equipment

Provide basic guidance to production operators on testing steps

Follow company quality standards and safety requirements at all times

Contribute ideas in continuous improvement projects

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

1–2 years of relevant experience in testing, manufacturing, or electronics (fresh grads with strong lab/project exposure will also be considered)

Basic understanding of electronic circuits, components, and electrical measurements

Willingness to learn PCBA troubleshooting techniques on the job

Comfortable following test procedures and documentation

Good troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail

Nice to Have (not required)

Prior exposure to failure analysis or root-cause investigation

Familiarity with test specifications and technical documentation writing

You'll Be a Good Fit If You Are

Curious and detail-oriented

Comfortable working with data and test results

A good communicator across production and quality teams

Open to feedback and eager to grow technically