Test Manager

Michael Page; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing hub is seeking an Automation Equipment Manager to drive automation efforts. The role demands strong leadership and technical skills to enhance test efficiency, manage cross-functional teams, and implement quality assurance measures. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and possess extensive experience in test engineering within electronics manufacturing. The position offers opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

13th month

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years experience in test engineering role.
• At least 3 years in leadership capacity.
• Hands-on experience in PCBA testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review daily and weekly yield performance to improve efficiency.
• Manage RMA processes, analyze feedback, and implement measures.
• Lead and allocate resources effectively across shifts.

Skills

Troubleshooting knowledge in analog circuits

Troubleshooting knowledge in digital circuits

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration across functions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Agilent

Teradyne

GenRad

Job description

• Career Growth
• Opportunity to be part of company transformation and expansion

About Our Client

This company is a significant manufacturing hub, globally recognized for specializing in smart manufacturing solutions. With expansion underway, this company is looking to hire an automation equipment manager to support company automation efforts.

Job Description

• Review and analyze daily and weekly yield performance; identify gaps and execute corrective actions to improve test efficiency and product quality.
• Lead debug and failure analysis activities, ensuring timely issue resolution through proper clearance and follow-up.
• Manage Return Material Authorization (RMA) processes, analyze customer feedback, and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Monitor equipment downtime, investigate root causes, and initiate actions to improve test system availability and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with calibration schedules, preventive maintenance plans, spare parts management, and certification validity
• Oversee the execution of engineering change requests (ECO, VCCA) and validation runs (FAI, SBR) to ensure production readiness.
• Maintain and regularly update quality system documentation including procedures, work instructions, matrices, and technical reports.
• Represent the Test Department in cross-functional meetings and drive alignment between test, production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Oversee the execution of engineering change requests (ECO, VCCA) and validation runs (FAI, SBR) to ensure production readiness.
• Maintain and regularly update quality system documentation including procedures, work instructions, matrices, and technical reports.
• Represent the Test Department in cross-functional meetings and drive alignment between test, production, quality, and engineering teams
• Lead and allocate resources effectively across shifts; provide real-time technical support on the production floor.
• Mentor and develop test engineers and technicians through structured training and hands-on knowledge sharing.
• Review new product documentation, define test strategies, and create detailed test plans and execution timelines.
• Act as the main technical liaison with customers and suppliers for product test-related discussions and updates.
• Lead internal development and customization of test systems to meet product-specific requirements.

Conduct and document Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) activities per regulatory and customer expectations

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a test engineering role within the EMS or electronics manufacturing industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Hands-on experience in PCBA testing methodologies such as ICT, FCT, Hi-Pot, Final Test, and Box Build Testing.
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge in both analog and digital circuits.
• Proficiency in test platforms like Agilent, Teradyne, GenRad, etc.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and with international teams

What's on Offer

13th month