Senior RF/Microwave Test Engineer - Production & Yields

Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is hiring a Senior Engineer, RF/Microwave Test to maintain RF/microwave production test solutions, support NPI, and optimize test time and yield in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 7+ years in RF/microwave test engineering, hands-on RF ATE, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and data-driven problem solving. Collaboration with design, reliability, and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Typically 7+ years of experience in RF/microwave test engineering, with strong production test exposure.
• Solid understanding of RF/microwave theory and practical measurement challenges in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with RF ATE, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.
• Experience with automated test software and data analysis tools.
• Preferred: experience in high-volume semiconductor or module manufacturing.
• Knowledge of DFT/DFM, test economics, and cost-of-test optimization.
• Familiarity with wireless standards such as 5G NR or RF front-end products.
• Experience working with offshore manufacturing or multiple production sites.
• Strong RF production debugging and failure analysis skills
• Data-driven mindset with focus on yield and cost
• Ability to balance test coverage vs. throughput
• Clear communication with manufacturing and leadership teams
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced production environments

Responsibilities

• Production RF test development and sustainment for mass manufacturing.
• Translate product specs into efficient RF test coverage while avoiding over-testing.
• Support NPI, test bring up, and production ramp to volume.
• Optimize test time and throughput to meet cost and cycle targets.
• Drive yield improvement by analyzing failure modes, test limits, guard bands and false fails.
• Perform RF parameter validation and production screening (gain, NF, output power, EVM, ACLR, etc.).
• Diagnose RF production failures and correlate bench, characterization and ATE results.
• Develop and maintain automated production test programs using ATE platforms.
• Ensure test software stability, version control and change management.
• Drive calibration, GR&R, MSA, and cross-site correlation across testers.

Skills

RF/microwave test engineering

Production test

RF ATE

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Data analysis

Test automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

RF ATE

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

Venture Electronics Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is hiring a Senior Engineer, RF/Microwave Test to maintain RF/microwave production test solutions, support NPI, and optimize test time and yield in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 7+ years in RF/microwave test engineering, hands-on RF ATE, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and data-driven problem solving. Collaboration with design, reliability, and operations is essential.