Reliability Staff Engineer

Kosmic Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kosmic Technologies is seeking a senior role focused on Root Cause Analysis, corrective actions, and quality management in its Malaysia lab. You will drive 8D investigations, mentor technicians, and ensure reliability testing aligns with JEDEC and AEC-Q standards.

You will oversee lab operations, audits, and quality systems, coordinating with global teams to sustain ISO/quality certifications and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading 8D investigations and RCCA programs.
• Mentorship of lab technicians during failure investigations.
• Knowledge of reliability testing and JEDEC/AEC-Q standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCCA investigations and containment activities.
• Mentor and guide lab technicians during failure analyses.
• Oversee lab operations to meet KPI targets and client expectations.
• Manage and improve audit processes to maintain certifications.
• Drive 5S, continuous improvement, and housekeeping.

Skills

8D problem solving

Quality management

Audit management

Lab operations

Tools

Quality management tools

Job description

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

Drive robust 8D investigations, containment activities, and deviation management to ensure effective Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).

Champion technical problem-solving efforts, providing expert guidance and mentorship to lab technicians during failure investigations.

Coach teams on reliability failure investigations, ensuring a deep understanding of failure mechanisms and stress test behaviors in accordance with JEDEC and AEC-Q standards.

Operations & Quality Management

Oversee daily laboratory operations to consistently meet KPI targets and exceed client expectations for full and half turnkey solutions.

Manage the lab documentation system, providing critical administrative and technical support to lab and operational engineers.

Deploy and maintain Quality Management tools and methodologies across all laboratory processes to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards.

Lead internal audit management, overseeing the preparation, execution, and closure of audit findings to maintain certification readiness.

Global Alignment & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary interface for the global Reliability Product Testing (RPT) matrix, internal clients, and external auditors (including IATF 16949 compliance audits).

Collaborate with global RPT experts to align, standardize, and implement consistent testing methodologies and compliance standards(JEDEC, AEC-Q100 / Q006).

Actively participate in the Infineon global RPT standardization matrix to drive continuous improvement and cross-site synergy.

Lead staff training programs and manage competency certification processes to elevate team capabilities.

Drive 5S coordination and change management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellent housekeeping habits.