R&D Test Engineer

National Instruments; Penang; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

National Instruments in Penang, Malaysia, invites a Test Engineer to own and contribute to automated test platforms, integrating hardware and software for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.

You will work with R&D and other groups across regions, design, test, and deploy automated test solutions, mentor junior engineers, and ensure readiness for product release.

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical, electronics or mechatronics engineering.
• Strong knowledge of computers and high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand a plus).
• Understanding of sources of measurement error and instrumentation selection.
• Experience in software design, hardware–software integration and data analysis.
• Ability to learn test industry technologies and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated test platforms integrating hardware and software.
• Collaborate with R&D and other groups across locations.
• Specify, design, test, and deploy automated tests for manufacture of computer-based instruments.
• Define and manage project plans and milestones.
• Integrate hardware and software to support manufacturing test.
• Develop test applications on desktops and industrial PCs.
• Review product specs and customer documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.
• Ensure test systems are ready for product release.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Independent work

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

As an NI Test Engineer, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to take ownership and be involved in all aspects of product testing. Engineers find that NI’s relaxed and stimulating working environment, which includes working in small teams, fosters the type of engineering innovation that leads to our many award-winning products.

Test Engineers have the opportunity to develop and implementAutomated Test Platforms, integrating bothHardware andSoftware, which are consistent with a high mix, low volume, high tech and high quality operation.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Work and interact with a wide variety of NI staff in R&D software and hardware organizations, as well as employees from other business groups, both in Austin, Texas and in Debrecen, Hungary
• Perform research as required to develop or enhance your test solutions.
• Specify, design, test, and deploy automated test solutions for the manufacture of computer-based instruments
• Define and implement project plans, manage milestones and hold required reviews to assure test system readiness for product release.
• Integrate hardware and software to fully support manufacturing test for existing and new products using both traditional and computer-based instruments.
• Utilize programming skills to develop test applications running on desktop and industrial PC’s
• Review and approve product specifications and customer user documentation for the product.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge within the company.

Position Requirements:

• B.S. in electrical engineering or electronics engineering, mechatronics engineering
• Strong understanding of computers and high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand are an advantage)
• Thorough understanding of the following concepts and principles:
• Sources of measurement error
• Appropriate selection of instrumentation
• Statistical analysis of data
• Software design and architecture
• Integration of hardware and software
• Passion for learning about and working with test industry technologies.
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Work effectively in a group development environment.
• Problem-solve effectively – diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions; enjoy problem-solving.
• Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently.
• Persistently drive tasks and projects to successful completion
• Take ownership of goals, project schedules
• Listen attentively and grasp fast-paced technical conversations.
• Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products
• Can clearly and concisely communicate in English so that persons you work with can understand you clearly, particularly in technical conversations.