Mfg Engineer, Entry

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to sustain production, resolve technical issues, and drive yield, quality, and cycle-time improvements while supporting NPI and ramping of new products.

You will apply Lean, 5S, SPC, PFMEA and data-driven methods, train technicians, collaborate with R&D, Quality, Planning and Operations, and explore AI-enabled tools to boost productivity and ensure supplier readiness and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic, Manufacturing, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing/process/test/NPI engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean, SPC, PFMEA, 8D, DOE, GR&R, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in NPI, product transfer, process qualification, production ramp, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience with manufacturing/test equipment, automation, instrumentation, or production systems is advantageous.
• Programming and data-analysis skills using Python, C/C++/C#, SQL, Power BI, or equivalent tools are advantageous.
• Experience or strong interest in applying AI/GenAI and intelligent automation to manufacturing and engineering workflows.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and AOS.

Responsibilities

• Sustain production processes and resolve manufacturing technical issues.
• Drive yield, quality, cycle-time, cost and productivity improvements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for production issues.
• Support NPI, product transfer, qualification and production ramp.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions and process controls.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, capability and capacity improvements.
• Apply Lean, 5S, SPC, PFMEA, GR&R and data-driven continuous-improvement methods as applicable.
• Train technicians and production personnel on manufacturing processes.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Planning, Procurement and Operations to ensure manufacturability and Assurance of Supply.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation comply with applicable quality and ISO requirements.
• Drive AI adoption and integration in manufacturing by applying AI tools to improve productivity, quality, troubleshooting, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Root-cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/GenAI interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic, Manufacturing, Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

C/C++/C#

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

• Sustain production processes and resolve manufacturing technical issues.
• Drive yield, quality, cycle-time, cost and productivity improvements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for production issues.
• Support NPI, product transfer, qualification and production ramp.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions and process controls.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, capability and capacity improvements.
• Apply Lean, 5S, SPC, PFMEA, GR&R and data-driven continuous-improvement methods as applicable.
• Train technicians and production personnel on manufacturing processes.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Planning, Procurement and Operations to ensure manufacturability and Assurance of Supply.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation comply with applicable quality and ISO requirements.
• Drive AI adoption and integration in manufacturing by applying AI tools to improve productivity, quality, troubleshooting, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic, Manufacturing, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing/process/test/NPI engineering experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean, SPC, PFMEA, 8D, DOE, GR&R, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in NPI, product transfer, process qualification, production ramp, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience with manufacturing/test equipment, automation, instrumentation, or production systems is advantageous.
• Programming and data-analysis skills using Python, C/C++/C#, SQL, Power BI, or equivalent tools are advantageous.
• Experience or strong interest in applying AI/GenAI and intelligent automation to manufacturing and engineering workflows.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and AOS.

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