Senior Instrumentation Debug Engineer

NEXUSTEST TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXUSTEST TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. in Penang seeks a skilled failure analysis engineer to diagnose instrument and PCBA faults across production and service environments.

You will perform systematic troubleshooting from system to component level, read schematics, use diagnostic tools, and lead root cause analyses with cross‑functional teams, delivering actionable containment and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in equipment troubleshooting, electronic repair, debug, test engineering, or a related technical role; semiconductor or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in PCBA troubleshooting, soldering, component replacement, and electronic circuit fault isolation is an advantage.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB layouts, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Familiar with using test and measurement equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DC power supplies.
• Good understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
• Familiar with structured problem‑solving methods such as 5 Why, Fishbone, or 8D is an advantage.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Detail‑oriented, responsible, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work under pressure and respond effectively to urgent production or technical issues.
• Good command of English; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Instrument System Troubleshooting and Fault Isolation across assembly, testing, burn‑in, and RMA.
• PCBA and Electronic Circuit Troubleshooting including schematics reading and fault isolation.
• Mechanical, Optical and System Integration Diagnosis and cross‑functional coordination.
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action with containment and preventive actions.
• Rework, Repair and RMA Support including repair instructions and verification.
• Production and Test Engineering Support for manufacturing troubleshooting.
• Failure Analysis Documentation and Traceability.
• Failure Trend and Data Analysis to identify high‑frequency failure modes.
• Supplier and EMS Technical Support for supplier‑related issues.
• Repairability and Diagnostic Improvement through standardized checks and guides.

Skills

PCBA troubleshooting

Soldering

Component replacement

Electrical schematics

Test equipment

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Structured problem solving

Communication

Mechanical/electromechanical systems

Education

Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Electronics / Mechatronics / Instrumentation / Automation

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

DC power supplies

Job description

NEXUSTEST TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. in Penang seeks a skilled failure analysis engineer to diagnose instrument and PCBA faults across production and service environments.

You will perform systematic troubleshooting from system to component level, read schematics, use diagnostic tools, and lead root cause analyses with cross‑functional teams, delivering actionable containment and corrective actions.