R&D Hardware Test Engineer (Instrument Test)

Agilent Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences and diagnostics is seeking an R&D Hardware Test Engineer to strategize and develop test plans for new products in Penang. This role involves executing tests, developing test concepts, and ensuring product compliance through meticulous documentation and troubleshooting. Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree, ideally possess 6 years of R&D experience, and demonstrate strong skills in electronic and mechanical testing along with proficiency in C/C++/C#. A team-oriented mindset and adaptability to dynamic environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in relevant engineering field.
• Typically 6 years of experience in R&D, NPI, or Test Engineering.
• Good knowledge in basic electronic and mechanical testing methodologies.
• Experience with automated equipment design/test is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop executable test plans to meet project goals.
• Execute tests to verify compliance with product specifications.
• Lead test result reviews and compile test reports.
• Investigate issues and propose resolutions for product releases.

Skills

Electronic testing methodology

Mechanical testing methodology

C/C++/C# programming

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter (DMM)

Logic Analyzer

Visual Studio .NET

Job description

R&D Hardware Test Engineer (Instrument Test)

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

Agilent currently has a position for Research and Development Hardware Test Engineer. This position is based in Penang, Malaysia and will be working on new products in the Life Sciences field.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and develop executable test plan to meet project achievements.
• Develop test concepts and test cases based on the product requirements and specification to verify the compliance of product functionalities, performances, qualities and reliabilities.
• Execute engineering tests, verification tests, characterizations, cyclic and reliability tests as developed and derived in the test cases.
• Co‑develop hardware test jig and fixtures with R&D designer and vendors.
• Lead test result reviews with partner, compile and write test report.
• Handle test documentation to meet process compliance and audit need.
• Investigate failure, verify issues, drive debug and propose resolution of exciting issues to ensure successful release of products.
• Communicate and collaborate with diverse and global teams (PM, Marketing/internal customers, Mechanical engineers, Application engineer, Hardware engineer, Firmware, Software engineer, production engineer and etc.) and external teams (suppliers, design partners, contract manufacturers, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Typically 6 years of experience in R&D, NPI or Test Engineering.
• Good knowledge in basic electronic (DMM, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer and etc.), mechanical (positional, cyclic, temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, etc.) testing methodology.
• Good knowledge of C/C++/C# programming. Experience programming in Visual Studio .NET environment is an advantage.
• Experience with design/ testing of automated equipment, robotics and other instrumentation is added advantage.
• Good organization, planning, interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills coupled with a detailed approach to root cause failure analysis.
• Able to adapt well in a dynamic working environment, eager to learn new knowledge and able to work independently.