Materials Engineer (Electronic components)

Agilent Technologies; Penang; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Malaysia is seeking a Materials Engineer (Electronic components) to support NPI and product transfer, and to provide technical guidance for material-related issues. The role focuses on improving supplier quality and ensuring supply continuity for electronic components.

The candidate will evaluate alternative materials and suppliers, work independently when needed, and collaborate with manufacturing to resolve material-related challenges, including cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical & Engineering, or Materials Engineering Sciences.
• 3–5 years related experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for specification interpretation and documentation.
• Identify and plan inspection/test requirements for incoming parts.
• Analyze inspection data and feedback quality performance to suppliers.
• Participate in quality improvement programs with suppliers.
• Lead sourcing of substitute materials to achieve cost savings and improve quality.
• Assist manufacturing in resolving material-related issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexible in roles

Deadline driven

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mech/Electrical/Materials Eng

Job description

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Materials Engineer (Electronic components)

This is a Electronics & Electrical Engineer which requires a high level of creativity and originality and initiative in accomplishing assignments. Can work independently whenever necessary, to improve the quality of suppliers' piece-parts in the area of responsibility. Identifies and evaluates alternative materials or suppliers to maintain competitive quality, assurance of supply and/or pricing of piece-parts. Provide technical support for NPI (New Product Introduction) & Product Transfer. Assists manufacturing in resolving material related issues, and also provide technical guidance to less experienced Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support in terms of specification interpretation, adequacy of existing documentation, disposition of non-conforming materials, and training on the usage of all inspection measuring equipment.
• Identifies and plans for inspection and test requirements needed for adequate assessment of the quality of incoming piece-parts.
• Analyzes inspection, evaluation and test data. Feedback quality performance and follow-up on quality issues with suppliers.
• Active involvement in quality improvement program with suppliers.
• Leads in sourcing for substitute/ alternative materials to achieve cost savings, ensuring assurance of supply and / or improve quality of piece-parts.
• Assists manufacturing in evaluating material related issues to ensure correct disposition of non-conformance materials.

Job Description

This is a Electronics & Electrical Engineer which requires a high level of creativity and originality and initiative in accomplishing assignments. Can work independently whenever necessary, to improve the quality of suppliers' piece-parts in the area of responsibility. Identifies and evaluates alternative materials or suppliers to maintain competitive quality, assurance of supply and/or pricing of piece-parts. Provide technical support for NPI (New Product Introduction) & Product Transfer. Assists manufacturing in resolving material related issues, and also provide technical guidance to less experienced Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support in terms of specification interpretation, adequacy of existing documentation, disposition of non-conforming materials, and training on the usage of all inspection measuring equipment.
• Identifies and plans for inspection and test requirements needed for adequate assessment of the quality of incoming piece-parts.
• Analyzes inspection, evaluation and test data. Feedback quality performance and follow-up on quality issues with suppliers.
• Active involvement in quality improvement program with suppliers.
• Leads in sourcing for substitute/ alternative materials to achieve cost savings, ensuring assurance of supply and / or improve quality of piece-parts.
• Assists manufacturing in evaluating material related issues to ensure correct disposition of non-conformance materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical & Engineering, Materials Engineering Sciences with minimum 3-5 years related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work with all levels.
• Flexible in switching roles, responsibility & new task when needed.
• A desire to work under aggressive deadlines, fast paced & collaborate environment.
• Resourcefulness, attention to details, demonstrate sound analysis skill and offering solutions.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:
25% of the TimeShift:
DayDuration:
No End DateJob Function:
Manufacturing