Senior Manager, Test Engineering & Lean Automation

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Manager, Test Engineering at MKS Instruments, Inc. leads a team responsible for transferring, installing, improving, and maintaining test equipment and programs used in high-volume manufacturing.

Emphasis on quality, reliability, and mentorship to sustain robust testing processes. You will drive Lean initiatives, coordinate NPI transfers, and partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Product teams to resolve yield and performance issues while expanding automation and efficiency across

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/ 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 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

Team leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Test engineering

Project management

PCB testing

RF testing

Cross-functional collaboration

NPI transfer

Problem solving

Education

BS in IE/ME/EE

Job description

Senior Manager, Test Engineering at MKS Instruments, Inc. leads a team responsible for transferring, installing, improving, and maintaining test equipment and programs used in high-volume manufacturing.

Emphasis on quality, reliability, and mentorship to sustain robust testing processes. You will drive Lean initiatives, coordinate NPI transfers, and partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Product teams to resolve yield and performance issues while expanding automation and efficiency across