Lead Test Engineer — Strategy, Automation & Quality

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for module testing and system qualification. You will own end-to-end test strategy, drive automation, and ensure data integrity to meet quality, delivery, and safety objectives.

You will coach engineers, define qualification plans, collaborate across functions, and push Lean Six Sigma and digitalization initiatives to improve throughput and cost.

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 with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment or complex mechatronic systems is preferred.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or ISTQB or relevant certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of test strategy, requirements analysis, test coverage, qualification planning and traceability.
• Proficiency in structured troubleshooting methods (8D, DMAIC, PDCA, pFMEA, SPC, Gauge R&R).
• Experience in test equipment specification, fixture design, interfaces, calibration and maintenance.
• Understanding test software lifecycle, scripting, automation interfaces, version control, validation and data integrity.
• Ability to model capacity, analyze cycle time, and plan recovery actions.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, stakeholder communication and decision-making skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Test Engineering team, assign product and program ownership, set priorities and establish technical review mechanisms.
• Own test and qualification strategy for new product introduction, transfers, ramp and changes.
• Translate requirements into test coverage, acceptance criteria, procedures and qualification plans.
• Govern creation, validation, release, deployment and change control of test procedures and work instructions.
• Define and maintain test systems, fixtures, equipment, facilities and calibration requirements.
• Lead development and deployment of test software, scripts and data solutions.
• Monitor test execution, capacity, uptime, risk, and coordinate recovery actions.
• Lead complex module and system troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, CAPA and effectiveness verification.
• Establish and review test KPIs (first-pass yield, cycle time, downtime, retest, defect trends).
• Drive Lean Six Sigma, automation and digitalization initiatives to improve robustness, throughput, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, ESd, cleanroom, safety, calibration, data integrity and customer requirements.
• Coach Test Engineers; define competencies, training and succession plans.
• Develop a prioritized test technology roadmap aligned with strategy.

Connaissances

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Test strategy

Automation

Communication

Quality systems

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Outils

Scripting

Test automation software

Description du poste

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for module testing and system qualification. You will own end-to-end test strategy, drive automation, and ensure data integrity to meet quality, delivery, and safety objectives.

You will coach engineers, define qualification plans, collaborate across functions, and push Lean Six Sigma and digitalization initiatives to improve throughput and cost.