Manufacturing Engineer: NPI, Process Optimization & AI

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to sustain production, resolve technical issues, and drive yield, quality, and cycle-time improvements while supporting NPI and ramping of new products.

You will apply Lean, 5S, SPC, PFMEA and data-driven methods, train technicians, collaborate with R&D, Quality, Planning and Operations, and explore AI-enabled tools to boost productivity and ensure supplier readiness and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic, Manufacturing, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing/process/test/NPI engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean, SPC, PFMEA, 8D, DOE, GR&R, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in NPI, product transfer, process qualification, production ramp, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience with manufacturing/test equipment, automation, instrumentation, or production systems is advantageous.
• Programming and data-analysis skills using Python, C/C++/C#, SQL, Power BI, or equivalent tools are advantageous.
• Experience or strong interest in applying AI/GenAI and intelligent automation to manufacturing and engineering workflows.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and AOS.

Responsibilities

• Sustain production processes and resolve manufacturing technical issues.
• Drive yield, quality, cycle-time, cost and productivity improvements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for production issues.
• Support NPI, product transfer, qualification and production ramp.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions and process controls.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, capability and capacity improvements.
• Apply Lean, 5S, SPC, PFMEA, GR&R and data-driven continuous-improvement methods as applicable.
• Train technicians and production personnel on manufacturing processes.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Planning, Procurement and Operations to ensure manufacturability and Assurance of Supply.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation comply with applicable quality and ISO requirements.
• Drive AI adoption and integration in manufacturing by applying AI tools to improve productivity, quality, troubleshooting, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Root-cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/GenAI interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic, Manufacturing, Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

C/C++/C#

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to sustain production, resolve technical issues, and drive yield, quality, and cycle-time improvements while supporting NPI and ramping of new products.

You will apply Lean, 5S, SPC, PFMEA and data-driven methods, train technicians, collaborate with R&D, Quality, Planning and Operations, and explore AI-enabled tools to boost productivity and ensure supplier readiness and ISO compliance.