Mgr, Test Engineering

LAM RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD.; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd.

is seeking a seasoned Test Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team in Malaysia, collaborating with manufacturing, quality and design groups to enhance test methods and throughput. You will drive governance, standardize testing processes, manage resources and risks, and push continuous improvements for safety, quality and cost efficiency across wafer fabrication equipment and production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years in test engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implement governance and reporting processes.
• Implement standard processes, methodologies and tools.
• Ensure that the team follows testing standards, guidelines and testing methodology as specified in the test strategy.
• Perform all management activities - resource management, monitor and control, manage risks and issues, manage quality.
• Responsible for managing all testing effort and deliverables, work with testing team to ensure testing is on time and within budget.
• Test planning activities and estimation, test scope definitions with the use of risk-based testing.
• Drive innovative continuous improvement programs to safety/ergo aspect, improve assembly method & reduce assembly labor hours.
• Provide sustaining excellence strategy in Wafer Fabrication Equipment through lean manufacturing environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

C#

Python

SAP

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineering team will be part of Lam Manufacturing Malaysia Operations, reporting into Global Operations. This function will partner with the other Operations team in Malaysia such as Manufacturing, Quality, Order Fulfilment, Logistics to deliver Operations Excellence, driving high quality, productivity and cost-effective performance in the safest environment.

The impact you’ll make

• As Test Manager, you will lead a team of engineers to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
• You will work across organization functions to resolve technical, quality and production challenges, as well as opportunity to develop excellence in product design and manufacturing.
• Drive the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products.
• Lead the team on newest software and fixtures development including defining criteria, designs, documents, builds, calibrates, troubleshoots and meet/exceed all safety, quality, cost, efficiency and productivity deliverables.
• Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. Drive systems to maintain reports and record keeping of company products.
• Lead the team to resolve test issues cross functionally with Suppliers, Supplier Engineering, Pilot Manufacturing, and Design Engineering.
• The candidate will be responsible for transitioning test on new products to Manufacturing, resolving any manufacturing floor test issues, improving product quality, and reducing the test cycle time.
• The candidate should have good experience at a semiconductor fab, very familiar with capital equipment and its challenges.

What you’ll do

Lead a test engineering organization in a dynamic, multi-product, multi-factory, global company:

• Implement governance and reporting processes
• Implement standard processes, methodologies and tools
• Ensure that the team follows testing standards, guidelines and testing methodology as specified in the test strategy
• Perform all management activities -resource management, monitor and control, manage risks and issues, manage quality
• Responsible for managing all testing effort and deliverables, work with testing team to ensure testing is on time and within budget
• Test planning activities and estimation, test scope definitions with the use of risk-based testing
• Drive innovative continuous improvement programs to safety/ergo aspect, improve assembly method & reduce assembly labor hours
• Provide sustaining excellence strategy in Wafer Fabrication Equipment through lean manufacturing environment

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering and more than 10 years of experience in the following areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for purposes of teaching, investigating and influencing team members and stakeholders up to and including internal and external executives.
• Knowledge in semiconductor capital equipment. PCBA and component lifecycle management: Specification, manufacture, assembly, test/inspection and sustaining.
• Experience in test engineering and development environment with in-depth knowledge of C#, Python or other scripting languages.
• Working knowledge of Statistical analysis, DOE, GR&R (MSA), 5-Why, 6S/7W, t/F tests, box plot and 8D.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mfg standards (Semi S2, OSHA, ISO 9000/14000, RoHS, UL, IEEE, MIL, IPC 610/620)
• Working knowledge in developing and maintaining Test Fixturing.
• Deep knowledge and experience in new product transfer methodologies and program.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with vacuum, pressure control, temperature control, RF and gas delivery systems.
• Knowledge in SAP systems and applications will be added advantage.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
• Experience in forecasting, raise and manage capital, operational expenditure.
• Willingness to travel in support of global responsibility set (up to 10%, occasional international).

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of Lam Research Corporation, a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. As a trusted, collaborative partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, we combine superior systems engineering capability, technology leadership, and unwavering commitment to customer success to accelerate innovation through enhanced device performance. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe.

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of Lam Research Corporation, a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. As a trusted, collaborative partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, we combine superior systems engineering capability, technology leadership, and unwavering commitment to customer success to accelerate innovation through enhanced device performance. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe.