Test Engineering Manager – Electronics Manufacturing (Based in Penang)

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed Bonus & Profit Sharing

Dental & Optical Allowances

Motor Vehicle Interest Subsidy

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance & Medical Benefits

Job summary

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead the Test Engineering team in Penang. You will drive test strategies, optimize processes, and deliver value to customers and stakeholders while developing a high-performing team.

The role requires a strong engineering background, proven leadership, and the ability to manage cost and resources effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Strong technical knowledge in test engineering, systems, and processes.
• Willing to be based in Penang.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing Test Engineering team.
• Establish clear performance goals and conduct timely evaluations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and recognition.
• Create and manage succession plans for the Test Engineering function.
• Define and implement Test Engineering strategies aligned with campus and corporate goals.
• Evaluate customer test strategies and recommend appropriate test solutions.
• Provide regular updates to Operations Managers and Business Unit Managers on strategy execution.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives by streamlining processes and eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Monitor departmental costs and drive continuous improvement in operational metrics.
• Manage procurement of test equipment and prepare accurate departmental forecasts.
• Drive the development of specialised test equipment and software.
• Establish new measurement systems and ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient.
• Share best practices across Jabil facilities globally.
• Ensure 100% adherence to health, safety, and quality policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Test Engineering Manager – Electronics Manufacturing (Based in Penang)

We are looking for a technically strong and people-driven Test Engineering Manager to lead our Test Engineering team at Jabil Circuit, Penang. In this role, you will drive innovation, manage test strategies, and deliver exceptional results for customers and stakeholders. If you are a seasoned engineering leader who thrives on continuous improvement and team development, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Leadership & People Management

Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing Test Engineering team.

Establish clear performance goals and conduct timely evaluations.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and recognition.

Create and manage succession plans for the Test Engineering function.

Strategy & Business Direction

Define and implement Test Engineering strategies aligned with campus and corporate goals.

Evaluate customer test strategies and recommend appropriate test solutions.

Provide regular updates to Operations Managers and Business Unit Managers on strategy execution.

Cost & Resource Management

Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives by streamlining processes and eliminating non-value-added activities.

Monitor departmental costs and drive continuous improvement in operational metrics.

Manage procurement of test equipment and prepare accurate departmental forecasts.

Technical Excellence

Drive the development of specialised test equipment and software.

Establish new measurement systems and ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient.

Share best practices across Jabil facilities globally.

Ensure 100% adherence to health, safety, and quality policies.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years in a management role.

Strong technical knowledge in test engineering, systems, and processes.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Willing to be based in Penang.

What's In It For You

Fixed Bonus & Profit Sharing

Dental & Optical Allowances

Motor Vehicle Interest Subsidy

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance & Medical Benefits

Jabil is a global manufacturing company with over 140,000 employees across 100 locations in 25+ countries. While we’re not a household name, we make products for 300 of the world’s biggest brands in industries like healthcare, packaging, smartphones, automotive, and home appliances. At Jabil, we aim to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We leverage extensive market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and global supply chain insights to drive success for leading brands and create a positive impact for our people, communities, and the environment.

Jabil is a global manufacturing company with over 140,000 employees across 100 locations in 25+ countries. While we’re not a household name, we make products for 300 of the world’s biggest brands in industries like healthcare, packaging, smartphones, automotive, and home appliances. At Jabil, we aim to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We leverage extensive market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and global supply chain insights to drive success for leading brands and create a positive impact for our people, communities, and the environment.