Lab Engineer (Mechanical background)

VAT Group; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative technology company in Penang is seeking a Lab Engineer to manage technical and operational aspects of product testing. Responsibilities include executing test orders, troubleshooting, and collaborating with teams in Switzerland. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and has experience in semiconductor industries. Join us for career growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum CGPA of 3.20 for Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience for Diploma holders in semiconductor industries.

Responsibilities

• Execute test orders for product qualification and evaluation.
• Lead test lab projects including product development and verification.
• Troubleshoot products and test setups while providing technical advice.
• Support internal teams on reported cases effectively.
• Deliver test updates proactively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate and exchange knowledge between Malaysia and Switzerland.
• Train and mentor new employees with technical guidance.
• Track system health and perform necessary updates.

Skills

Knowledge in vacuum technology

Intermediate measurement know-how

Software development skills

Data analytics experience

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

TwinCAT

LabView

Phyton

Diadem

Matlab

Job description

Role Summary

The Lab Engineer is responsible for both technical and operational aspects of the assigned product test, including test equipment setup, troubleshooting, technical analysis and communication to stakeholders. He/she will work closely with internal teams & counterparts in Switzerland to meet the test goals and department KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Execution of Test Order for product qualification or evaluation including hardware test setup, technical analysis and documentation.
• Lead test lab projects including product development, verification, test method improvement and cost saving activities.
• Troubleshooting of product and test setup while providing technical advice based on in-depth analysis of the observations, findings and root causes.
• Direct support of internal teams including Design/Development Engineers, Product/Project Managers and Quality Team on reported cases.
• Proactively delivering test updates by effective communications to the stakeholders.
• Continuous collaboration and knowledge exchange between Malaysia and Switzerland Test Labs.
• Training and mentoring new employees (not limited to Test Lab personnel) by providing technical guides on products introduction and testing capacity.
• Tracking system health and perform updates whenever necessary.
• Other tasks assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering with minimum CGPA of 3.20, or
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering with min. 3 years of experiences in semiconductor related industries.

Preferred Qualification

• Knowledge in vacuum technology in semiconductor related industry and applications.
• Intermediate measurement know-how of vacuum properties and physical/surface analysis.
• Experienced in software development (Beckhoff PLC, TwinCAT, LabView) and data analytics (Phyton, Diadem, Matlab) is an added advantage.
• Understanding of problem-solving skills and failure analysis.
• Expert documentation using standard office tools and modern workspace.
• Team player with open communication, global mindset, high willingness to learn and ability to prioritize work.
• Fast learner and high adaptability to demanding environment.
• Proactive and physically fits to perform daily lab activities.

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.