Test /Debug Engineer

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Penang, Malaysia is seeking Direct Test Engineers I & II to design, develop and maintain test procedures, tester hardware and software for electronic circuit board production. You will work within your area of responsibility with efficiency and integrity.

The role emphasizes leading testing activities, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality and timely delivery while adhering to safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university and five to ten years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and interview Test Engineers I & II.
• Coach Test Engineers in the interviewing/hiring process.
• Monitor team member turnover, identify factors and implement improvements.
• Identify individual and team strengths and development needs, and create training curriculum.
• Coach and mentor Test Engineers I & II to deliver excellence to customers.
• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives to determine results.
• Solicit feedback from senior managers and peers on team contributions and provide coaching.
• Drive continuous improvement in key operational metrics and goals.
• Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused during crises.
• Ensure fair recognition and rewards within area of responsibility.
• Provide communication forums and organize ideas in a business-appropriate style.
• Define and implement Test Engineering strategies aligned with campus directions.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and monitor cost trends.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Summary
Direct Test Engineers I & II operate within their area of assigned responsibilities with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence in all endeavors. They design, develop and maintain test procedures, tester hardware and software for electronic circuit board production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership And Management Responsibilities

Recruitment and Retention

• Recruit and interview Test Engineers I & II.
• Communicate criteria to recruiters for Process Technician position candidates.
• Coach Test Engineers in the interviewing/hiring process.
• Monitor team member turnover, identify key factors that can be improved and implement improvements.

Employee and Team Development

• Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
• Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
• Coach and mentor Test Engineers I & II to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.

Performance Management

• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives to determine individual and team results (e.g., operational metrics, project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
• Solicit ongoing feedback from senior managers and peers on team member’s contribution to the Workcell team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team members based on feedback.
• Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
• Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
• Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
• Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crisis.
• Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

Communication

• Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information within the department.
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
• Ask questions; encourage input from team members.
• Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.

Functional Management Responsibilities

Business Strategy and Direction

• Know and understand the campus strategic directions.
• Define, develop and implement Test Engineering strategies that contribute to the campus strategic directions.
• Provide regular updates to Assistant Test Engineering Manager on the execution of the strategy.

Cost Management

• Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (e.g., modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
• Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
• Provide feedback to Assistant Test Engineering Manager on cost and cost trends.

Technical Management Responsibilities

• Perform duties involving conventional engineering practices that may include a variety of complex duties from ICT, FVT, ESS to system level test.
• Manage the engineering test function for standard and/or custom devices.
• Through subordinate supervisors or professional staff, identify and evaluate test procedures and test equipment required to perform quality checks.
• Compile and document data necessary to analyze performance and make recommendations for changes in the testing process.
• Assist or spearhead the development of special test equipment and software text programs as required for successful completion of projects.
• Assist customers; set up training program for new product testing procedures.
• Provide training and assist test engineers.
• Act as the liaison and technical conduit for assigned customers.
• Explore new avenues and test technologies for quality improvements on the product assigned.
• Perform detailed analysis of test quality of product assigned, identify trends and spearhead corrective actions.
• Monitor, through assigned test engineer, all NPI activities.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electronics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university and five to ten years of experience.