Test Engineer

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to oversee the design and maintenance of test procedures for electronic circuit board production. This role involves leadership responsibilities, including recruitment and coaching of technicians, as well as technical management tasks such as failure analysis and test data interpretation. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact production quality and efficiency, and where innovation is at the forefront of operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test procedures for electronic circuit boards.
• Recruit, coach, and develop Process Technicians.
• Analyze and interpret test data for engineering reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Performance Management

Technical Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test Equipment

Computer Software for Testing

Job description

Summary

Under limited supervision designs, develops and maintains test procedures, tester hardware and software for electronic circuit board production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Leadership And Management Responsibilities

Recruitment and Retention:

• Recruit and interview Process Technicians.
• Communicate criteria to recruiters for Process Technician position candidates.
• Coach technicians in the interviewing/hiring process.
• Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make 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 Process Technicians to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.

Performance Management:

• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
• Solicit ongoing feedback from Assistant Test Engineering Manager, Workcell Manager (WCM), Business Unit Manager (BUM), peers and team member on team member’s contribution to the Workcell team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team member 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 crises.
• Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

Communication:

• Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with 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.

Technical Management Responsibilities

• Review circuit board designs for testability requirements.
• Support manufacturing with failure analysis, tester debugging, reduction of intermittent failures and downtime of test equipment.
• Prepare recommendations for testing and documentation of procedures to be used from the product design phase through to initial production.
• Generate reports and analysis of test data, prepares documentation and recommendations.
• Review test equipment designs, data and RMA issues with customers regularly.
• Design, and direct engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test control apparatus and equipment.
• Direct and coordinate engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, record, and reduce test data.
• Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
• Direct and exercise control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.
• Perform moderately complex assignments of the engineering test function for standard and/or custom devices.
• Analyze and interpret test data and prepares technical reports for use by test engineering and management personnel.
• Develop or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on machinery and equipment.
• Perform semi-routine technique development and maintenance, subject to established Jabil standards, including ISO and QS development standards.
• Provide training in new procedures to production testing staff.
• 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

Bachelors of Science in Electronics or Electrical Engineering from four-year college or university; and three to five years experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and