Failure Analysis Engineer

Comet Plasma Control Technologies; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working options

Medical insurance coverage

Meal/transport allowances

Car loan interest support

Job summary

Comet Plasma Control Technologies, Penang site, seeks a Failure Analysis Engineer to perform root-cause investigations on RF subsystems and lead improvements. You will test RF hardware, analyze results, and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders and customers.

You will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams to improve yield and reliability while supporting field-return investigations and customer escalations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in RF/electronics engineering.
• Strong knowledge of RF systems, high-power electronics, failure analysis and quality methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, LTSpice, ADS, Minitab, JMP; SAP/manufacturing systems a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills in a global, cross-functional setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations on RF subsystems, including RF Match Boxes, RF Generators, and related high-power RF products.
• Conduct electrical and RF testing using advanced diagnostic equipment, analyze results, and provide technical recommendations for CAPA.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Field Service teams to resolve product issues, improve production yield, and enhance product reliability.
• Prepare technical failure analysis reports, present findings to stakeholders and customers, and support customer escalations and field-return investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying failure trends, implementing process improvements, and sharing best practices across engineering teams.

Skills

RF systems

High-power electronics

Failure analysis

Root cause investigation

Quality methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, FME

Education

Electrical Engineering / RF Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Mechatronics degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LTSpice

ADS

Minitab

JMP

SAP

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

RF Power Meters

LCR Meters

Job description

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To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penang site as a

Failure Analysis Engineer

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What You Will Do

• Perform failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations on RF subsystems, including RF Match Boxes, RF Generators, and related high-power RF products.
• Conduct electrical and RF testing using advanced diagnostic equipment, analyze results, and provide technical recommendations for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Field Service teams to resolve product issues, improve production yield, and enhance product reliability.
• Prepare technical failure analysis reports, present findings to stakeholders and customers, and support customer escalations and field-return investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying failure trends, implementing process improvements, and sharing technical best practices across engineering teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of RF systems, high-power electronics, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and quality methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Hands-on experience using RF test equipment, including Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, RF Power Meters, and LCR Meters.
• Proficiency with engineering and analytical tools such as MATLAB, Python, LTSpice, ADS, Minitab, JMP, and familiarity with SAP or manufacturing systems is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd

PMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3

Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan

14110 Bandar Cassia

Penang, Malaysia

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