Test & Assembly Engineer (Technology)

FILPAL (M) SDN BHD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FILPAL (M) SDN BHD is seeking a hands-on Test & Assembly Engineer in Penang to perform assembly, integration, and prototype readiness of RF, electronic and electrical systems. You will work with RF, Mechanical, Software and Production teams to ensure high-quality, repeatable assembly and testing processes.

This role emphasizes practical hands-on work, troubleshooting hardware, and developing clear work instructions to improve prototype and production capability.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years hands-on experience in electronic product assembly and testing.
• Experience with RF, coaxial cables, or embedded electronic products is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates with relevant academic projects, internships, or practical lab experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Product Assembly & Integration: Assemble RF electronic/electrical prototypes, support production units.
• Perform cable assembly, connector termination, crimping, soldering, and mechanical integration.
• Assemble RF coaxial cables, harnesses, power cables, and communication cables.
• Ensure products are assembled according to engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Identify assembly issues and provide DFA feedback to all teams.
• Testing & Validation: Execute functional, electrical, RF, and system-level testing.
• Troubleshoot assembly failures using root cause analysis.
• Produce and maintain test records and data.
• Support NPI and production transfer, FAT, and pilot builds.
• Production Readiness: Develop assembly SOPs and test procedures.
• Design or recommend assembly fixtures, test jigs, and production tools.
• Improve assembly efficiency and reduce defects.

Skills

Soldering

Cable assembly

RF testing

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting hardware

Mechanical assembly understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, RF, Mechatronics, or a related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Test & Assembly Engineer to conduct the assembly, integration, testing, and prototype readiness of RF, electronic and electrical systems. The successful candidate will work closely with RF, Mechanical, Software and Production Engineers to ensure products can be assembled consistently, tested efficiently, and manufactured with high quality.
This role is highly practical and requires someone who enjoys building products, troubleshooting hardware and developing work instructions to improve prototype /production capability.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a hands-on Test & Assembly Engineer to conduct the assembly, integration, testing, and prototype readiness of RF, electronic and electrical systems. The successful candidate will work closely with RF, Mechanical, Software and Production Engineers to ensure products can be assembled consistently, tested efficiently, and manufactured with high quality.
This role is highly practical and requires someone who enjoys building products, troubleshooting hardware and developing work instructions to improve prototype /production capability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Assembly & Integration
• Assemble RF electronic/electrical prototypes, and support production units.
• Perform cable assembly, connector termination, crimping, soldering, and mechanical integration.
• Assemble RF coaxial cables, harnesses, power cables, and communication cables.
• Ensure products are assembled according to engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Identify assembly issues and provide practical design-for-assembly (DFA) feedback to all the teams.
• Testing & Validation
• Execute functional, electrical, RF, and system-level testing.
• Perform troubleshooting on assembly failures using systematic root cause analysis.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as:
• Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeter, Power Supply, Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), Signal Generator
• Record test results and maintain production test records.
• Support engineering validation, pilot builds, FAT, and production acceptance testing.
• Production Readiness
• Develop assembly work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop test procedures and production checklists.
• Design or recommend assembly fixtures, test jigs, and production tools.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production transfer.
• Improve assembly efficiency and reduce manufacturing defects.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Support root cause investigations for prototype and support production failures.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work closely with engineering team to improve product quality and process consistency.
• Ensure compliance with assembly standards and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, RF, Mechatronics, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in electronic product assembly and testing is preferred.
• Fresh graduates with relevant academic projects, internships, or practical lab experience are welcome to apply.
• Experience assembling RF, communication, or embedded electronic products is an advantage.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and New Product Introduction (NPI) is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of hardware troubleshooting and component‑level fault diagnosis is preferred. Fresh graduates with a strong willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

SKILLSETS

• Good soldering skills for through‑hole components and SMT rework are preferred.
• Experience in cable assembly and wire harness fabrication is an advantage.
• Familiarity with coaxial connectors such as SMA, N‑Type, TNC, BNC, MMCX, MCX, or similar is preferred.
• Basic familiarity with RF test equipment and electronic measurement instruments is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings is preferred.
• Fresh graduates with relevant academic projects, lab experience, or a strong willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.