Senior Test Engineer (High Power)

Power Integrations; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics firm based in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to own PCBA testing. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing test programs, troubleshooting issues, and documenting processes. The ideal candidate should have a BSEE/MSEE degree, over 8 years of experience, and strong skills in C/C++ programming. Join a cross-functional team to drive operational excellence in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in test development and sustaining support for PCBA.
• Good experience in developing ICT, FCT, and ISP test programs.
• Experience in automotive certified PCBAs and knowledge of automotive requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize ICT, FCT, and ISP test programs.
• Solve production issues and troubleshoot test software and hardware.
• Document the test programs and processes.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Test program development

Troubleshooting

Power electronics

Fluent English

Education

BSEE/MSEE degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teradyne TestStation

NI TestStand/LabVIEW

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Test Engineer at Power Integrations in Malaysia, you will take ownership of all technical aspects of PCBA testing at our EMS. You will be responsible for the development and sustaining of the test programs, test hardware, and overcoming barriers to Overall Equipment Effectiveness. We look to all of our test engineering personnel to innovate and drive operational and quality excellence. This position interfaces with test engineering staff in Switzerland as well as with Operations personnel and the EMS test staff. He/She will report to the Test Engineering Manager based in Penang, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize In-Circuit Test (ICT), Functional Circuit Test (FCT) and In-System Programming (ISP) test programs for our PCBAs on Teradyne TestStation test system
• Design test fixtures for Teradyne TestStation test system
• Solve production issues and troubleshoot the test software and hardware
• Interact with our EMS for test engineering and sustenance-related matters
• Document the test programs and processes (test specifications, release procedures, working instructions)
• Drive continuous improvement of the test programs and processes in production
• Analyze the test data and create comprehensive reports

Education And Experience

• BSEE/MSEE degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or similar education
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in test development and sustaining support for PCBA
• Good experience in developing In-Circuit Test (ICT), Functional Circuit Test (FCT) and In-System Programming (ISP) on Teradyne TestStation test system (or Agilent 3070 test system) and NI TestStand/LabVIEW test system
• Good knowledge in power electronics, analog and mixed signal electronics
• Good experience and knowhow in C/C++ programming, computer hardware/software and servers
• Experience in testing automotive certified PCBAs and knowledgeable in the automotive requirements (VDA, IATF) would be an advantage
• Experience in Agile PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) is desirable
• Language: Fluent in English, other languages would be an advantage

Desired Characteristics

• Conscientious, analytical and accurate work practices and organization
• Communication skills for working in cross-functional and international teams
• Willingness to learn and progress
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Hands-on mentality and problem-solving mindset
• Travel as needed to several Asian factory locations (up to 15% of the time)