Test Engineering Manager

NationGate Solution (M) Sdn. Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

NationGate Solution (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a senior Test Engineering Lead to direct the team and drive test strategy for semiconductor and optical products in Penang. You will own MTMs across NPI, qualification, ramp and sustaining stages, while optimizing ATE systems and fixtures.

You will champion DF T, test automation, and data-driven improvements, collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing and R&D to improve yield and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical/Electronics, Semiconductor, Optical/Photonics, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• 8–12 years in semiconductor/optical/electronics manufacturing or test engineering with leadership exposure.
• Strong experience in test engineering, product engineering, manufacturing test or test development.

Responsibilities

• Lead test engineering activities across NPI, product qualification, production ramp and sustaining phases.
• Develop, validate, release and optimize ATE, automated test systems and test fixtures.
• Establish test specifications, coverage, calibration requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support optical and RF/Wireless testing including final/functional/parametric tests.
• Drive Design for Testability (DFT) and early engagement with R&D and product design teams.
• Lead failure analysis and CAPA, improve test accuracy, repeatability and yield.
• Drive automation and data analytics to boost test efficiency and production intelligence.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Process Engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Test engineering leadership

Electrical/optical test strategies

NPI and product qualification

ATE and automated test systems

RF & Wireless testing

DOE, RCA, FMEA

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics

Semiconductor Engineering

Optics/Photonics

Tools

ATE platforms

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

• Lead, manage and develop the Test Engineering team, including manpower planning, performance management, technical development and succession planning.
• Develop and execute electrical, optical, functional and system-level test strategies for semiconductor and optical products.
• Lead test engineering activities throughout NPI, product characterization, qualification, production ramp and sustaining phases.
• Develop, validate, release and optimize ATE, automated test systems, test fixtures, test hardware and software.
• Establish test specifications, test coverage, test methods, calibration requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support optical testing and characterization including optical power, wavelength, insertion loss, return loss, BER, eye diagram and other optical performance parameters, where applicable.
• Support RF & Wireless testing including final test, functional test, parametric test and system-level test, where applicable.
• Drive Design for Testability (DFT) and early testability engagement with R&D and product design teams.
• Lead test correlation, characterization, validation and GR&R/MSA activities to ensure test accuracy and repeatability.
• Monitor and improve yield, test time, test coverage, equipment utilization, first-pass yield and test cost.
• Lead structured failure analysis, RCA, CAPA and continuous improvement activities for test-related issues.
• Drive automation and data analytics initiatives to improve test efficiency, traceability and production intelligence.
• Ensure test equipment and infrastructure are properly qualified, calibrated and maintained.
• Support NPI transfer and manufacturing readiness, including test station setup, documentation, training and production release.
• Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing and Process Engineering teams to resolve production issues and improve product reliability.
• Manage technical relationships with external suppliers, equipment vendors, OSAT/CM partners and customers when required.
• Establish standard test methodologies, best practices and engineering standards across the organization.
• Provide technical leadership and management reporting on test performance, risks, yield, quality and improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Optical/Photonics Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience in semiconductor, optical, photonics, electronics manufacturing or test engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership/management role.
• Strong experience in test engineering, product engineering, manufacturing test or test development.
• Hands-on experience with ATE, automated test systems, test fixtures and test equipment.
• Experience in RF & Wireless testing, optical testing, photonics or optoelectronic products will be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, MSA/GR&R, DOE, RCA, FMEA, CAPA and statistical/data analysis.
• Experience in NPI, product qualification, production ramp and sustaining engineering.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and project management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems and engineering change management.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities with the ability to build and develop high-performing engineering teams.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Preferred Technical Experience

• RF & Wireless Testing / final test / SLT
• ATE platforms and test program development
• Optical transceiver / photonic / optoelectronic testing
• Optical measurement equipment such as OSA, power meter, optical spectrum analyzer, BERT and TDR
• High-speed electrical testing and signal integrity
• Automated test equipment and test software
• Test data analysis and automation using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB or similar tools
• Optical components such as VCSEL, laser, photodiode, TOSA/ROSA and optical sub-assemblies
• Experience with PAM4, Ethernet, high-speed communication or optical transceiver technologies is an advantage.
• Experience working with OSAT, contract manufacturers or high-volume semiconductor/optical manufacturing environments is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators

• Test yield and first-pass yield
• Test coverage and test escape rate
• Test cost reduction
• NPI test readiness and on-time release
• Production downtime related to test
• Failure analysis and issue closure effectiveness
• Automation and continuous improvement achievements
• Team capability development and succession readiness