Lead Test Engineer

VDL ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to provide technical leadership, governance and strategic direction for module testing and system qualification in Singapore. You will own end-to-end test strategy, drive automation and data-driven improvements, and coach the Test Engineering team to ensure robust, compliant testing across new product introductions, transfers and ramp projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or related field.
• 8-10 years in test engineering or system qualification with leadership experience.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment or complex mechatronic systems is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or ISTQB certification is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of test strategy, requirements analysis and qualification planning.

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 documentation requirements into test coverage 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 and calibration requirements.
• Lead development and controlled deployment of test software, scripts and automation interfaces.
• Monitor test execution, capacity, uptime, retest and delivery risks; coordinate cross-functional recovery actions.
• Lead complex module and system troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, CAPA and effectiveness verification.
• Establish and review test KPIs, including first-pass yield, cycle time, utilization and defect trends.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma, automation and digitalization initiatives to improve test robustness and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, ESD, cleanroom, electrical safety, calibration and data-integrity.
• Coach Test Engineers and define competency, training and succession plans.
• Develop a prioritized test technology roadmap aligned with business and product strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Test strategy

Problem solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Automation

Lean Six Sigma

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics

Tools

Test equipment

Calibration

Automation software

Job description

*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.

Qualifications:

• 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 communicateeffectively with customers.