Test Engineer (Nextest, Penang)

Teradyne; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne in Penang seeks a seasoned Test Engineer for Nextest to support Magnum Testers in high-volume manufacturing. You will drive yield and reliability improvements and collaborate with the US team on product transfer, part qualification, and software validation.

Interface with suppliers, design engineering, board test and manufacturing to achieve performance goals. You should have a BSEE with 5+ years in electronics, strong testing methodologies, and hands-on scripting; experience with

Qualifications

• BSEE with 5+ years in electronics/related industry.
• Experience with testing methodologies and scripting for test automation.
• Strong knowledge of analog circuitry and device characterization.
• Proven ability to move products from NPI to mass production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Magnum Testers NPI and high-volume manufacturing issues.
• Drive production yield and reliability improvements.
• Assist US team on part qualification, software validation and product transfer.
• Interface with suppliers, design engineering, board test and manufacturing to achieve goals.
• Perform product performance and reliability analyses to guide design improvements.
• Coordinate with US engineering on technical issues as needed.
• Collaborate on supplier and contract manufacturer projects as required.

Skills

BSEE

Testing methodologies

Macro scripting

Analog circuitry

NPI to mass production

Communication skills

Education

BSEE degree

Tools

Quartus

TFTP

Plexus GSF

Hosts.ini

Job description

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Test Engineer (Nextest, Penang)

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Our Purpose TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supportedto 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 - eg: 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 depends 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 We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• BSEE is a must with a minimum of 5 years of working experience in electronic-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, 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 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, heath 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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