Senior Applications Engineer

National Instruments; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malaysia, Penang is seeking a dedicated professional for a role in semiconductor test engineering. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and partners to deliver customer solutions, manage project documentation, and implement effective project plans. Ideal applicants will have a B.S or equivalent degree, relevant experience in design roles, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for growth within a supportive culture focused on innovation and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ years in System Design, Application Engineering, or Test Engineering.
• Experience in RFIC or mixed-signal IC testing.
• Knowledge of common test engineering instruments.

Responsibilities

• Interact with NI staff and partners for semiconductor test engineering.
• Generate requirements documents for project statements.
• Implement project plans and lead achievements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Customer focus

Problem-solving

Education

B.S or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

SmarTest

IG-XL

PCB design software

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Working and interacting with a wide variety of NI staff and NI Alliance partners in semiconductor test engineering, test program structure, hardware design, and fixture design in support of customer solutions.
• Generating requirements documents that can be used to finalize statements of work.
• Defining and implementing project plans, leading project achievements, and holding reviews to ensure meeting requirements and readiness for deployments.

Who You Are:

You are a committed professional who thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrating a proactive approach to tackling challenges and getting results. You possess a strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to new information, embracing change and continuously expanding your skills. Your communication is clear, effective, and tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring that ideas and information are conveyed with precision. You possess a strong customer focus approach, cognizant of the needs and happiness of clients in your interactions and decisions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.S or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronics Engineering Technology or higher.
• 1+ years of relevant proven experience in a System Design Role, Application Engineering, Technical Field Sales, or a Test Engineering Design Role.
• RFIC or mixed-signal IC testing and validation.
• RF FEM, On-Wafer test, IPD, ADC/DAC, LED, MEMS sensor, PMIC & etc.
• Software and system development, including test case development.
• Test platform software (SmarTest, IG-XL, etc).
• Experience in common test engineering instruments: source measurement unit, digital pattern instrument, digitizer, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of the following concepts and principles: Sources of measurement error.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Appropriate selection of instrumentation and equipment layout.
• Integration of hardware and software.
• Electrical ground and shield concepts.
• Proficient in using software tools for PCB design and crafting schematics.
• Statistical analysis of data (Cp, Cpk, GR&R).

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.