Lead Test Engineer – Qualification & Process Improvement

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology's RPE department in Singapore invites a seasoned engineer to lead test qualification and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will guide data-driven analysis, troubleshoot discrepancies, and mentor junior team members while coordinating with global partners.

The role emphasizes test platforms, measurement systems, and strict compliance with EHS, quality, and cleanroom standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience leading qualification, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing or test environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and automation tools such as Excel, VBA, Python, or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and qualification of new test scripts, setups, test heads, equipment, and methods, ensuring data accuracy, repeatability, and correlation.
• Drive troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for test discrepancies, customer failures, and internal returns through to closure.
• Provide technical leadership for new product qualification and production ramp, communicating technical risks, findings, and recommendations to local and global teams.
• Lead improvement projects focused on test quality, capacity, cycle time, and cost while translating technical findings into practical solutions.
• Serve as the technical owner for assigned test platforms, methods, or products, including test-head inventory, usage, disposition, and ordering.
• Maintain test procedures, control plans, methods, and technical documentation to support consistent and reliable execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, support knowledge transfer, and contribute to the development of team capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality management, ESD, 5S, and cleanroom requirements, while supporting other responsibilities assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast learning

Communication

Analytical

Prioritization

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

Seagate Technology's RPE department in Singapore invites a seasoned engineer to lead test qualification and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will guide data-driven analysis, troubleshoot discrepancies, and mentor junior team members while coordinating with global partners.

The role emphasizes test platforms, measurement systems, and strict compliance with EHS, quality, and cleanroom standards.