Hardware Validation Lead - CAT Team (Penang)

Centific; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Centific is seeking a CAT Team Lead in Penang to own hardware validation execution, enforce standards, and drive timely delivery across validation tasks. You will coordinate planning, tracking, and reporting while coaching the team towards ownership and clear communication with cross-functional partners.

The role requires strong Jira governance, risk management, and dashboard insight to monitor progress and ensure quality outcomes for validation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary owner for the team's overall validation execution and adherence to CAT operating standards.
• Review all team Jira tasks daily to confirm they are on track, correctly scoped, and will meet committed deadlines.
• Escalate risks and blockers early with a clear recovery plan — not just a status.
• Break down product validation plans into taskified work: clear title, single assignee, detailed description, firm deadline.
• Define and assign owners for all test areas; balance coverage against headcount and lab/DUT capacity.

Job description

Centific is seeking a CAT Team Lead in Penang to own hardware validation execution, enforce standards, and drive timely delivery across validation tasks. You will coordinate planning, tracking, and reporting while coaching the team towards ownership and clear communication with cross-functional partners.

The role requires strong Jira governance, risk management, and dashboard insight to monitor progress and ensure quality outcomes for validation efforts.