Lead Test Engineer: Systems QA & Automation Leader

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

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.