Materials Engineer (electronics component)

Agilent; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies is seeking a Materials Engineer in Malaysia to source and qualify electronics components and OEM piece-parts. You will evaluate materials or suppliers to maintain quality, assure supply, and manage cost aspects while supporting NPI and Product Transfer.

You will provide technical guidance, interpret specifications, and assist manufacturing in resolving material issues. The role requires 3–5 years' related experience, strong communication, and ability to work under tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical & Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences or equivalent.
• 3-5 years related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work with all levels.
• Flexible in switching roles, responsibility & new task when needed.
• Desire to work under aggressive deadlines, fast paced & collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support in interpretation of specifications and adequacy of documentation.
• Plans for inspection and test requirements for supplier parts quality.
• Analyzes data; feeds back quality performance; follows up with suppliers.
• Leads in sourcing for substitute/alternative materials to achieve cost savings.
• Assists manufacturing in evaluating material issues to ensure proper disposition of non-conforming materials.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical & Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Materials Engineer sources for engineering materials related to Electronics Components / OEM; 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 Electrical & Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences or equivalent 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.

Agilent 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 Time

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: Manufacturing