Senior Manager, Test Engineering (HOD)

NPAworldwide; Johor; On-site; MYR 279,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Malaysia, Johor, is seeking a Senior Test Engineering Leader to direct the sustaining test function for ICT, FCT and PCBA tests. You will manage a sizeable team and drive improvement in FPY, MTTR and test coverage while coordinating test hardware, automation and CAPEX planning.

The role requires hands-on leadership with experience in mass production environments and a track record in delivering robust testing solutions for networking hardware and related products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining test function across ICT, FCT, PCB/PCBA, and system test.
• Provide technical support post-launch in mass production.
• Troubleshoot complex PCB/PCBA and system-level failures.
• Improve FPY, test yield, retest rate, coverage and MTTR.
• Oversee test hardware, fixtures, ATE, software and automation.
• Drive tester reliability, capacity, maintenance and utilization.
• Lead root-cause analysis using 8D, RCA, CAPA, DMAIC and PFMEA.
• Manage Test Engineering resources and teams.
• Support customers and cross-functional teams on test issues.
• Plan CAPEX and capacity for test equipment.

Skills

Test leadership

PCB testing

System testing

Root-cause analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

ATE

Job description

• Lead the complete sustaining test function covering ICT, FCT, PCBA functional test, system test, debugging and failure analysis.
• Provide technical support for products after launch into mass production.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex PCB/PCBA and system-level failures.
• Drive improvement in FPY, test yield, retest rate, test coverage, MTTD, MTTR, cycle time, tester uptime and customer escapes.
• Oversee test hardware, fixtures, instrumentation, ATE, test software and automation.
• Improve tester reliability, capacity, utilization and maintenance.
• Lead root-cause analysis using 8D, RCA, CAPA, DMAIC, PFMEA and related methodologies.
• Manage Test Engineering resources, managers, engineers and technicians.
• Support customers and cross-functional teams on test-related production and quality issues.
• Manage relevant test equipment capacity planning and CAPEX.

Job Description

• Lead the complete sustaining test function covering ICT, FCT, PCBA functional test, system test, debugging and failure analysis.
• Provide technical support for products after launch into mass production.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex PCB/PCBA and system-level failures.
• Drive improvement in FPY, test yield, retest rate, test coverage, MTTD, MTTR, cycle time, tester uptime and customer escapes.
• Oversee test hardware, fixtures, instrumentation, ATE, test software and automation.
• Improve tester reliability, capacity, utilization and maintenance.
• Lead root-cause analysis using 8D, RCA, CAPA, DMAIC, PFMEA and related methodologies.
• Manage Test Engineering resources, managers, engineers and technicians.
• Support customers and cross-functional teams on test-related production and quality issues.
• Manage relevant test equipment capacity planning and CAPEX.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Approximately 1215+ years of Test Engineering experience, with at least 5 years in management / senior leadership.
• Mandatory manufacturing Test Engineering experience with networking products, such as switches, routers, data-center networking equipment or similar complex networking hardware.
• Strong hands-on experience in ICT, FCT, system testing, complex PCB debugging and failure analysis.
• Strong sustaining / mass-production Test Engineering background.
• Experience in an EMS environment strongly preferred, particularly companies such as Jabil, Flex, Plexus, Celestica or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable remaining technically hands-on despite seniority.
• Strong experience leading managers and sizeable engineering teams.
• Cisco product experience is not mandatory.
• NPI experience is not required for this role.
• Budget: RM25,000RM27,000 per month.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Senior Leadership Opportunity Lead the full Test Engineering function and manage a sizeable team of managers, engineers and technicians within a senior leadership position.
• High-Level Technical Exposure Work extensively with ICT, FCT, system testing, ATE, automation, PCB debugging and complex failure analysis across advanced networking products.
• Direct Impact on Manufacturing Performance Drive improvements in test yield, FPY, test coverage, tester reliability, cycle time and overall production efficiency.
• Strategic & Operational Responsibility Take ownership of test equipment capacity planning, CAPEX, automation, maintenance and long-term test infrastructure development.
• Attractive Senior-Level Package Competitive salary package of RM25,000RM27,000 per month, aligned with a senior Test Engineering leadership role in a complex manufacturing environment.