Manufacturing Test Engineer

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize test solutions for wireless products, including 5G/NPI and future 6G initiatives. You will own ER, drive modernization, and lead digital transformation of test platforms.

You will collaborate with R&D, Product Engineering, Quality, IT, and CM partners to ensure readiness, qualification, and manufacturing excellence while mentoring junior engineers and supporting innovation across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE/CE/Telecom or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing test and software engineering.
• Experience with NPI, product transfer, and test system validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing test activities for NPI or product transfer, ensuring readiness and ramp-up.
• Architect and drive digitalization by integrating data, automation and analytics.
• Lead test equipment modernization and platform upgrades for station capability.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, IT and CM partners to ensure successful NPI and sustaining activities.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve test station performance.

Skills

RF testing

Test automation

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Computer Engineering / Telecommunications Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Computer Engineering / Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Test software

Automation tools

Test equipment integration

Digitalization platforms

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing test solutions for wireless communication products, including 5G and future 6G New Product Introduction (NPI), Engineering Responsibility (ER) ownership, test platform modernization, and digitalization initiatives. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners to ensure successful test station qualification, manufacturing readiness, and operational excellence. This position plays a vital role in maintaining and improving test efficiency, resolving technical challenges, and driving automation and digital transformation initiatives that enhance productivity and quality.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing test activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) or product transfer, ensuring test readiness, qualification, and successful ramp-up into production.
• Architect and drive digitalization initiatives by integrating manufacturing data, automation, analytics, and operational systems to enhance productivity, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Lead test equipment modernization, test platform upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing station capability and capacity.
• Collaborate with R&D/NPI , Product Engineering, Quality, IT, and Contract Manufacturing partners to ensure successful execution of NPI, product transfer, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions to improve test station performance, yield and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, validation reports, engineering specifications, work instructions, and project status updates to support manufacturing operations and product lifecycle management.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns by providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and best practices in manufacturing test engineering and digitalization solutions.
• Support department or site-wide initiatives focused on operational excellence and manufacturing innovation.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or equivalent in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in Manufacturing Test & Software Engineering.
• Experience in NPI, product transfer, manufacturing test development, and test system validation.
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication products, RF testing, and automated test systems.
• Experience with manufacturing test software, automation tools, and test equipment integration.
• Familiarity with test platform modernization, digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in resolving issues related to test software, test processes, equipment, and production test stations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners.
• Good project management, communication, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading test-related activities for NPI and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience in data analytics, manufacturing automation, and digital transformation initiatives.

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