Test Technician

Abbott Penang (Formerly Known as St. Jude Medical); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Penang (Formerly Known as St. Jude Medical) in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to set up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and test systems. You will support production lines, transfer new products, and collaborate with Engineering to improve yields and reliability.

The role requires a diploma in Electrical & Electronics or Mechatronics, familiarity with test equipment, and strong analytical skills. Overtime and rotating shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electronic troubleshooting tools and test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, source meters, power supplies).
• Understanding of electronic components, circuits, diagrams, schematics.
• Experience with manufacturing test systems and ATE is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Set up, install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and test systems.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Engineering teams to ensure smooth production operations.
• Support product transfers and new production line setups.
• Troubleshoot test equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and uptime improvement initiatives.
• Assist Engineering with data collection, validation, and yield improvements.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Overtime and rotating shifts as required.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Test Equipment Proficiency

Analytical Thinking

MS Office Proficient

Teamwork

English Communication

Education

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Source Meters

Power Supplies

ATE familiarity

Job description

Set up, install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and test systems.

Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Engineering teams to ensure smooth production operations.

Support product transfers, new product introductions (NPI), and new production line setup activities.

Troubleshoot and resolve test equipment issues to minimize production downtime.

Monitor equipment performance, track downtime, and support machine uptime improvement initiatives.

Perform equipment setup, adjustment, alignment, and verification to ensure optimum performance and product quality.

Maintenance & Calibration

Execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities according to established schedules.

Manage PM schedules and maintain accurate maintenance records and work order updates.

Monitor and coordinate equipment calibration activities to ensure compliance.

Support spare parts management and inventory control to ensure equipment availability.

Continuous Improvement & Engineering Support

Assist Engineering teams in data collection, validation, troubleshooting, and yield improvement initiatives.

Support the implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECO/CO) for hardware and software releases in production.

Collaborate with Engineering teams on equipment, tooling, and fixture improvements or modifications.

Support tool localization activities and continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Support audit readiness and maintain zero non-conformances (NC) during internal and external audits.

Promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

Other Duties:

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent.

Knowledge of electronic troubleshooting tools and test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, source meters, and power supplies.

Basic understanding of electronic components, electrical circuits, diagrams, and schematics.

Knowledge of manufacturing test systems, automated test equipment (ATE), and test fixtures is an added advantage.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Experience in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment is an added advantage.

Willing to work overtime, normal shifts, and rotating shifts when required.

Good interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Strong data analysis, documentation, and report-writing skills.

Good command of spoken and written English.

Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

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