Materials Engineer (electronics component)

MY03 Agilent Technologies LDA Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Inc. in Penang seeks a Materials Engineer to source and qualify materials for Electronics Components / OEM, improving supplier piece-parts quality, assuring supply, and optimizing pricing. Supports NPI and Product Transfer, and guides manufacturing on material issues.

The role involves interpreting specifications, planning inspection/test requirements, analyzing data, and driving supplier improvements in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical & Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences or equivalent with 3–5 years related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work with all levels.
• Flexible in switching roles and tasks when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for specification interpretation and disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Identifies and plans inspection/test requirements for QA of incoming parts.
• Analyzes inspection, evaluation and test data; feedbacks quality performance to suppliers.
• Leads sourcing for substitute materials to achieve cost savings and ensure supply and/or improve quality.
• Assists manufacturing in evaluating material-related issues to ensure correct disposition of non-conforming materials.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Resourcefulness

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical & Engineering

Tools

Inspection measuring equipment

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. 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/locations

Travel Required

Travel Required: 25% of the Time Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: Manufacturing Graduate and Student Career Site

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.

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