Test Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to design, implement, and maintain test systems for production and NPI projects in its Penang facility.

You will calibrate fixtures, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure high test quality and efficiency. The role requires hands-on experience with test equipment, LabVIEW, TestStand, and programming in Python or C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience in test engineering within manufacturing or product development environments.
• Knowledge of test equipment (oscilloscopes, ICT, functional testers) and automation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C# or similar test automation platforms.
• Ability to design, build, and maintain test fixtures, jigs, and automated test equipment.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools for test data (Minitab, JMP).
• Understanding of NPI processes, validation, and qualification testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test systems for production.
• Ensure test equipment and fixtures are calibrated, reliable, and compliant with standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve test-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical support to production teams on test processes and equipment.
• Analyze test data to identify root causes of failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Work with R&D and design teams to define test requirements for new products.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation for NPI projects.
• Support pilot builds and validate test systems before mass production.
• Drive initiatives to improve test coverage, efficiency, and cycle time.
• Implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies in test engineering processes.
• Introduce new technologies and automation to enhance test capabilities.
• Ensure test processes comply with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures, results, and system configurations.
• Support audits and certification processes related to testing.

Skills

Test engineering

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

C#

Statistical analysis

Automation design

Oscilloscopes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

ICT

Functional testers

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Test Engineer in MKS, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining test systems and strategies to support manufacturing operations and new product introduction (NPI). This role ensures product quality, reliability, and compliance with customer and industry standards while driving continuous improvement in test processes.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test systems for production.
• Ensure test equipment and fixtures are calibrated, reliable, and compliant with standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve test-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical support to production teams on test processes and equipment.
• Analyze test data to identify root causes of failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Work with R&D and design teams to define test requirements for new products.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation for NPI projects.
• Support pilot builds and validate test systems before mass production.
• Drive initiatives to improve test coverage, efficiency, and cycle time.
• Implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies in test engineering processes.
• Introduce new technologies and automation to enhance test capabilities.
• Ensure test processes comply with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures, results, and system configurations.
• Support audits and certification processes related to testing.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience in test engineering within manufacturing or product development environments.
• Knowledge of test equipment (oscilloscopes, ICT, functional testers) and automation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C# or similar test automation platforms.
• Ability to design, build, and maintain test fixtures, jigs, and automated test equipment.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools for test data (Minitab, JMP).
• Understanding of NPI processes, validation, and qualification testing.

#LI-DNI

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation.

Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job - it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc enables technologies that transform our world.

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