Test Engineering Manager

Mini-Circuits Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mini-Circuits Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a Production Test Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of Automated Test Equipment for high-volume production. You will drive test strategy, improve throughput and yield, and ensure strict quality standards.

The role requires 7–10 years in test engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership position, deep knowledge of ATE systems and RF test instruments, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems and production test methodologies.
• Familiarity with test instruments such as Network Analyzer, RF Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer and Multimeter.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the production test engineering team.
• Oversee design, development, implementation, and optimization of Automated Test Equipment systems for production.
• Ensure test processes are scalable, robust, and aligned with product/production requirements.
• Define and drive test strategy, roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

ATE systems

Hardware/software integration

Test methodologies

RF testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Network Analyzer

RF Signal Generator

Spectrum Analyzer

Multimeter

Job description

Lead and manage the production test team to ensure the development, implementation, and optimization of automated test processes. Drive improvements in efficiency, throughput, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, while ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

Duties/Job Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and mentor the production test engineering team, including Test Engineers and Technicians.

Oversee the design, development, implementation, and optimization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems for production.

Ensure test processes are scalable, robust, and aligned with product and production requirements.

Define and drive test strategy, roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test coverage, throughput, and yield.

Provide technical guidance and support for complex MMIC/RFIC test setups and troubleshooting in high-volume production.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Process Engineering, Product Engineering Production, Product Design, QA, Reliability, FA, Production Planning) to resolve issues and optimize test processes.

Monitor and analyze key test metrics (yield, cycle time, downtime, cost) and implement corrective/preventive actions.

Establish and maintain test documentation, specifications, procedures, and compliance with industry standards.

Manage resource allocation, project priorities, and budgets within the test engineering function.

Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on production test matters.

Lead structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies for test-related issues.

Perform other related managerial responsibilities as assigned by the management

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field in Engineering/Applied Science.

Minimum 7–10 years of relevant working experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership/managerial role

Strong knowledge of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems, hardware/software integration, and production test methodologies.

Familiar with test instruments such as Network Analyzer, RF Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, and Multimeter.

Solid understanding of DC and RF testing methodologies for MMIC/RFIC products.

Proven leadership, people management, and team development skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across multiple levels of the organization.

Mini-Circuits makes the building blocks that shape the wireless world. From communications networks and critical national security systems to life‑saving diagnostic imaging, quantum computing and much more, we support the world’s most innovative companies in building a faster, smarter, more connected future with the power of RF, microwave and millimeter wave technology.

In Penang, Mini-Circuits Technologies (Malaysia), a member company of Mini-Circuits operated back in 1999 with the brand new state‑of‑the‑art facility on a 13‑acres land. The facility in Penang focuses on Research and Development, Manufacturing, Logistics and serves as Worldwide MMIC Center of Excellence.