Lead Test Engineer

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to provide technical leadership for module testing and system qualification. You will own end-to-end test strategy, drive automation, and coordinate cross-functional improvements to meet quality, cost and delivery goals.

The role requires 8–10 years in test engineering, experience with complex mechatronic systems, and a proven track record in leading teams and implementing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or related field.
• 8-10 years in test engineering, module testing or system qualification with leadership.
• Experience with semiconductor/precision manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proven track record leading technical teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or ISTQB certification preferred.
• Strong skills in test strategy, requirements analysis and traceability.
• Structured troubleshooting using 8D, DMAIC, PDCA and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Test Engineering team, set priorities and establish review mechanisms.
• Own test and qualification strategy for new product introductions and changes.
• Translate requirements into test coverage, acceptance criteria and plans.
• Govern test procedures, documentation, release and change control.
• Define and maintain test systems, fixtures and calibration requirements.
• Develop and deploy test software, scripts and data solutions.
• Monitor execution, capacity, uptime and delivery risks; drive corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause analyses, CAPA and effectiveness verification.
• Review KPIs like yield, cycle time and defect trends; drive improvements.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma, automation and digitalization initiatives.

Skills

Test leadership

Test strategy

Automation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Scripting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Engineering

Tools

ISTQB

Job description

• Be Part of Our Success Story as We Expand and Evolve*

• Be Part of Our Success Story as We Expand and Evolve*

Purpose:

The Lead Test Engineer provides technical leadership, governance and strategic direction for module testing and system qualification. The role ensures test processes, equipment, software and data are robust, scalable, standardized and continuously optimized to meet customer requirements and factory quality, cost, delivery, safety and capacity objectives. The position owns end-to-end test strategy and readiness, leads complex technical escalations, and drives continuous improvement through structured problem solving, automation and data-driven decision making. The Lead Test Engineer also develops engineering and technician capabilities and aligns test technology with product, program and factory roadmaps.

Key Area of Responsibilities:

• Lead the Test Engineering team, assign product and program ownership, set priorities and establish technical review and escalation mechanisms
• Own test and qualification strategy for new product introduction, project transfers, production ramp and major product or process changes
• Translate customer, product and technical product documentation requirements into test coverage, acceptance criteria, procedures and qualification plans
• Govern the creation, validation, release, deployment and change control of test procedures and work instructions
• Define, source, qualify and maintain test systems, fixtures, diagnostic equipment, facilities and calibration requirements
• Lead development and controlled deployment of test software, scripts, sequences, automation interfaces and test-data solutions
• Monitor test execution, capacity, equipment uptime, retest and delivery risks; coordinate cross-functional recovery actions
• Lead complex module and system troubleshooting, customer complaint investigation, root-cause analysis, CAPA and effectiveness verification
• Establish and review test KPIs, including first-pass yield, cycle time, utilization, downtime, retest, false-failure and defect trends
• Drive Lean Six Sigma, automation and digitalization initiatives that improve test robustness, throughput, cost, safety and sustainability
• Ensure compliance with QMS, ESD, cleanroom, electrical safety, calibration, maintenance, data-integrity and customer requirements
• Coach Test Engineers and technical staff; define competency, training, certification and succession plans
• Develop a prioritized test technology and capability roadmap aligned with business, customer and product strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Computer & Software, Systems Engineering or a related discipline
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in test engineering, module testing, system qualification or high-precision manufacturing, including technical leadership responsibilities
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, complex mechatronic systems, cleanroom production or similarly controlled manufacturing environments is preferred
• Proven experience leading technical teams and cross-functional improvement or industrialization initiatives
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, ISTQB or a relevant test or automation certification is preferred
• Strong knowledge of test strategy, requirements analysis, test coverage, acceptance criteria, qualification planning and requirements traceability
• Proficiency in structured troubleshooting and problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, DMAIC, PDCA, pFMEA, control plans, SPC and Gauge R&R
• Experience in test equipment specification, fixture design concepts, electrical and mechanical interfaces, acceptance testing, calibration and maintenance
• Understanding test software lifecycle, scripting, test-sequence development, automation interfaces, version control, validation and data integrity
• Ability to perform test capacity modelling, cycle-time analysis, equipment utilisation, bottleneck analysis and recovery planning
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, stakeholder communication, coaching and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers