Senior Manager, Test Engineering

MKS Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Manager, Test Engineering to lead a team responsible for transferring, installing, and maintaining test equipment and programs used in high-volume manufacturing.

You will drive quality and reliability through rigorous testing and mentorship, partnering with cross-functional teams to support NPI and continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on planning and implementing assembly/test systems, reducing yield issues, and advancing automation to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of critical assembly and automation systems for RF and power products.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Product engineers to resolve test yield and performance issues.
• Coordinate transfer of NPI products and legacy processes into international/regional facilities.
• Launch LEAN projects to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost savings using 6S and Kaizen events.
• Support development and deployment of automation technologies to increase capacity and quality.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing culture across manufacturing, assembly, calibration, and test operations.
• Engage site leadership and customers to drive business process development and problem solving.
• Foster team problem solving, development, and accountability for career growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Test engineering

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

International communication

PCBA troubleshooting

NPI support

RF & power products

Education

Bachelor of Science in IE/ME/EE

Tools

Automation technologies

Lean 6S / Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

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.