Material Engineer (Electrical & Electronics)

Keysight Technologies; Penang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Malaysia is seeking a Material Engineer (Electrical & Electronics) to drive supplier quality, lead cost-saving initiatives, and influence materials selection across product teams. The role requires collaboration with engineering, procurement, and suppliers to meet stringent quality and processing standards.

The position emphasizes RF microwave and MMIC components, material technology, and manufacturability while aligning with global supply chain strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with RF Microwave & MMIC components is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools including SPC/FMEA and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic supplier capabilities to support Keysight’s sourcing and technical requirements.
• Source new technologies through market research to meet future needs.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives via alternative materials and qualification plans.
• Influence product design to ensure materials manufacturability and supply chain alignment.
• Collaborate with procurement and product teams on obsolescence, roadmaps, and process improvements.
• Lead supplier audits to drive process standardization and continuous improvement.

Skills

RF Microwave

MMIC components

Quality tools

Six Sigma

English communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Job description

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Material Engineer (Electrical & Electronics)

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

Our 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.

Responsibilities

As materials engineer, you will be responsible to drive supplier for quality issue resolution to meet Keysight quality expectation, propose initiatives for cost savings opportunities thru re-engineering effort. The key responsibilities are:

• To develop Strategic Supplier’s capabilities to effectively support Keysight’s overall sourcing and technical requirements. Able to provide technical recommendations as per needed.
• Actively explore and be able to source new technologies through market research to meet Keysight’s future requirements.
• To lead on cost saving initiatives project withPLs onalternative material/part recommendation and qualification plan that meetKeysight products requirements.
• Influencing the product design to ensure materials manufacturability and conformance with the global supply chain.
• Collaborating with procurement and internal product team to improve/ sustain products and processes through technical understanding about material technology obsolescence and future road map.
• To lead and work with suppliers for technical specifications study and perform root cause analysis to meet Keysight quality expectation.
• Lead and conduct supplier audits to drive supplier process standardization and continuous improvement effort.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or University Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent. Typically 3+ years relevant experience for entry to this level.
• Candidate who has prior technical experience in managing RF Microwave & MMIC components will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical background in component failure analysis process will be an added advantage too.
• Working knowledge of quality tools such as SPC/Process Control, FEMEA, Problem Solving/Root Cause Analysis and other Six Sigma tools.
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in English and able to interact with all levels of employees.
• A great team player who is willing to work extra miles, new ideas generation to support organization growth.

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***