Test Principal Engineer

Dell; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Test Principal Engineer in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia to lead complex manufacturing initiatives and digitalization projects. You will drive automation using Vision Systems, OCR, UR robots, AGVs/AMRs, AR/VR, along with PLC programming, and develop software in SQL, Python, and Linux-based platforms.

You will work across cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence, design and implement advanced manufacturing solutions, and apply DOE and lean principles

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in SQL, Python, Linux, robotics programming, and PLC integration/automation.
• Hands-on experience in Machine Learning and Computer Vision applications in manufacturing and data-driven process improvement.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS for design and optimization of production lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and ensure timely delivery.
• Drive manufacturing engineering initiatives and support company strategic goals.
• Design, develop, and implement digitalization and automation solutions across manufacturing.
• Develop software solutions to support automation, data analytics, and efficiency.
• Coordinate project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and resources.

Skills

SQL

Python

Linux

Robotics programming

PLC integration/automation

Lean manufacturing

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

PLC troubleshooting

IPMI & REST APIs

Job description

Test Engineering at Dell Technologies spans industrial, manufacturing, electrical and chemical engineering disciplines. It’s a hub of expertise that is at the heart of bringing our ground-breaking innovations to life. The team enjoys a far-reaching remit – from determining and developing the operations required for product assembly, through to estimating manufacturing costs, determining time standards and recommending tooling and process requirements. What’s more, these trailblazers lead on Engineering Change Management across our product life cycles.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Test Principal Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering Team in Bukit Mertajam, Penang.

What you’ll achieve:

As aPrincipal Engineer,you will work with minimal supervision to lead and execute complex technical initiatives focused on manufacturing process improvement, including productivity enhancement, Lean manufacturing, and digitalization projects.

Accountabilities:

• Operate effectively as both an individual contributor and a leader of cross-functional teams to achieve project and organizational objectives.
• Lead Manufacturing Engineering initiatives and drive team efforts to support and achieve company strategic goals.
• Design, develop, and implement digitalization and automation solutions leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies, including Vision Systems, OCR, Universal Robots (UR), AGVs, AMRs, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and PLC programming, in alignment with Industry 4.0 standards.
• Develop and maintain software solutions using SQL, Python, and Linux-based platforms to support manufacturing automation, data analytics, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of PCIe, ACPI, NVMe, USB, I2C/SMBus, and memory architectures, including NUMA and ECC error handling.
• Analyze and troubleshoot hardware and system-level failures using lifecycle logs, BSOD analysis, PCIe diagnostics, UEFI error codes, and related debugging tools; proficient in utilizing IPMI, REST APIs, and SMBIOS/DMI data extraction for system monitoring and diagnostics.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring technical excellence, timely execution, and high-quality deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in SQL, Python, Linux, robotics programming, and PLC integration/automation, with strong expertise in Industrial Engineering methodologies, including process flow analysis, simulation modeling, capacity planning, and Lean Manufacturing principles with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related degree/experience.
• Hands-on experience in Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision applications, particularly in manufacturing, automation, and data-driven process improvement environments.
• Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS for the design and optimization of new and existing production lines, with solid expertise in PLC troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system integration.
• Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Experienced in managing project scope, budget, schedules, risks, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, translate business objectives into actionable initiatives, and drive execution to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Extensive experience in Design of Experiments (DOE), structured problem-solving methodologies, root cause analysis, validation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desirable Requirements

• Ability in making complex decisions and handle multiple strategic projects while working day-to-day tasks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, writing, interpersonal and presentation skills.

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