Test Engineer (Nextest, Penang)

Teradyne; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance programs

15 days annual leave

Job summary

Teradyne is seeking a skilled Test Engineer in Bayan Lepas, Penang, focusing on improving Magnum Testers for high-volume manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of electronics experience and have a BSEE degree. Responsibilities include system testing, developing macros for data analysis, and ensuring product reliability.

Join us to make meaningful contributions in a vibrant culture that values diversity and innovation while benefiting from robust health programs and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in an electronics-related company.
• Proficiency in writing macros/scripts and executing test cases.
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Magnum Testers operations and improve yield.
• Conduct product performance and reliability analysis.
• Interface with teams to achieve improvement goals.

Skills

Analog circuitry knowledge

Testing methodologies

Software and hardware configuration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BSEE

Tools

Altera Quartus

Jira

CrowdStrike

Job description

Test Engineer (Nextest, Penang)

Date: May 23, 2026

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

• Responsible for support of Magnum Testers NPI and High-Volume-Manufacturing Operations issues.
• Drive and facilitate Magnum testers production, yield, and reliability improvement.
• Support US team on new product transfer, part qualification work, and software validation work.
• Interface with suppliers, Design Engineering, board test and manufacturing team to achieve desired improvement goals.
• Conduct product performance and reliability analysis to help improve product design.
• Initiate conference meeting with US engineering team on technical issues when necessary.
• Job details include, but not limited to;
• Board Test:
• Familiar with instrument configuration, example SR620, Agilent 3458A.
• Firmware programming knowledge – Altera Quartus Setup, programming tools.
• Windows setup – networking configuration and Hosts.ini.
• Windows server setup & application/antivirus configuration.
• Macro or programming batch files used at Board Test.
• TFTP knowledge – Plexus GSF – automated transaction.
• Understand and resolve tester downtime issues.
• Update Instruments.xml file for calibration.
• FSI:
• Developed macro for any test block that required data analysis in FSI.
• Qualification for alternative to EOL part – e.g., DIMM / SSD / Switch 1G or 10G.
• Create Jira case for any sustaining issues that require Product Engineering help or advice.
• Work with contract manufacturer on evaluation or improvement projects based on PIP cases.
• Update Antivirus CrowdStrike from time to time depending on IT's request.
• Attending to SSL activation issues.
• Attending to system configuration issues; example TIU, Network cards, SSD.
• Perform system Testlogs transfer to Barterton server.
• Spare parts review.
• Release software on high manufacturing products through ECN.
• NPI Release software.

All About You

• BSEE is a must with a minimum of 5 years of working experience in an electronics-related company.
• Understanding of testing methodologies, proficiency, and ability to write macro/scripts and execute test cases.
• Strong knowledge in analog circuitry.
• Software development vs hardware (configuration/setup) in all phases.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully bring products from NPI phase to mass production.
• Ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good operational, leadership, and interpersonal skills with excellent drive and enthusiasm.
• Flexibility, persistence, resourceful, and a drive to succeed.
• Analytical, team player, mature thinking, organized, and high sense of urgency.
• Flexible working at multiple time zones and travel for training or audit.
• Acquires a curious mindset and open to learning with logical thinking.

We are only considering candidates local to the position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, fitness and health, health screening, insurance (Term Life, Personal Accident and Hospitalization and Surgical), time off (annual leave starting with 15 days), tuition assistance programs, and more.

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