Senior Manager, Test Engineering

MKS Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Malaysia (Penang) seeks a Senior Manager, Test Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for transfer, installation, improvement and maintenance of test equipment and programs used in high-volume manufacturing.

You will drive lean manufacturing initiatives, mentor engineers, collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Product teams, and ensure smooth NPIs transitions to production while upholding quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Manufacturing/Test Engineering.
• Excellent in communicating with international counterparts.
• Experience in leading and managing test teams.
• 10+ years in project management, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience in PCBA troubleshooting for Analog/Digital/RF boards.
• Experience in Production Test Operations for SMT, AOI, 5DX, ICT, Subassembly and product testing.
• Select, develop and grow an advanced test engineering team for LEAN journeys.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of critical assembly and automation systems, processes, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Product engineers to resolve yield and performance issues.
• Coordinate transfer of NPI products and legacy processes into regional/global facilities.
• Launch LEAN projects to improve efficiency, quality, safety and cost using 6S and Kaizen methods.
• Support development and deployment of automation technologies to increase capacity and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean culture across manufacturing, assembly, calibration and test operations.
• Interact with site leadership, customers and peer managers on process development and problem solving.
• Communicate and collaborate to drive business processes and resolve issues.
• Develop and engage the team in problem solving, professional development and accountability.

Skills

Test engineering leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

International communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in IE/ME/EE

Tools

PCBA testing

SMT testing

AOI

ICT

5DX

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Senior Manager, Test Engineering, you will be responsible for managing a team that transfers, installs, improves and maintains test equipment and test programs that are used to produce in high volume manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of products through rigorous testing and analysis and providing your team with the necessary tools and mentorship. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives. Under your supervision your team will excel in creating an efficient and consistent process by which new products are transitioned from NPI center to high volume production.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of critical assembly and automation systems, processes, and fixtures for new and existing RF and power products.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Product engineers to identify and resolve product and test yield and performance issues.
• Coordinate the transfer of NPI products and legacy high-volume production processes into international and/or regional production facilities across MKS global footprint.
• Proactively launch LEAN manufacturing-related projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, safety, and cost savings thru use of 6S, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, 8 Wastes and other lean methodologies.
• Support the development and deployment of automation technologies to increase production capacity and enhance product quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and developing a Lean Manufacturing culture throughout the manufacturing, assembly, calibration, and test operations.
• Interact with site leadership, key customers, and/or peer department managers as needed on business process development and problem solving.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with site leadership, key customers, and peer department managers to drive business process development and resolve issues.
• Develop and engage your team in problem solving, professional development, and performance accountability to enhance team skills and career growth.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science in (IE/ME/EE) with 10+ years of Manufacturing/Test Engineering experience.
• Excellent in communicating effectively with international counterparts on a regular basis.
• Experience in leading and managing test teams.
• 10+ years of experience leading teams involving project management, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Experienced in PCBA troubleshooting for Analog/Digital/ and RF boards.
• Experienced in Production Test Operations for SMT, AOI, 5DX, ICT, Subassembly testing and product level testing.
• Select, develop, and grow an advanced test engineering team to engage and support the operations teams in their LEAN manufacturing & continuous Improvement journeys.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] .