R&D Test Engineer (HDD Manufacturing)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies in Singapore is seeking an experienced R&D Test Engineer to lead a team and oversee hands-on HDD component testing. You will ensure uptime and support R&D and mass production, driving continuous improvement across testing workflows.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of testing techniques, and programming in Visual Basic and Python, with experience in a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant testing experience in electronic/electrical scopes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with evaluation and testing techniques.
• Experience with statistical tools (Minitab, JMP, Spotfire) preferred.
• Knowledge of Visual Basic-based and Python programming.
• Experience in cleanroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineers and technicians to meet R&D/MP goals.
• Operate and troubleshoot HDD testing equipment; understand HDD components.
• Maintain machine uptime and plan manpower for R&D and MP operations.
• Evaluate new machine technologies and prepare technical reports.
• Advance Guzik parameter research to improve HDD performance.
• Analyze media magnetic properties vs electrical performance.
• Plan and manage direct/indirect materials for budgeting and inventory.
• Coordinate with Resonac sites for info sharing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO SOPs and safety practices.

Skills

Electrical testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Testing techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Spotfire

Visual Basic

Python

Job description

About the job R&D Test Engineer (HDD Manufacturing)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise Engineers, Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Technicians, and Operators to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Perform full hands‑on operation, setup, and troubleshooting of Guzik DET machines or equivalent HDD component testing equipment, with strong knowledge of HDD head and media component testing algorithms.
• Ensure consistent machine uptime and adequate manpower planning to support continuous R&D and Mass Production (MP) operations.
• Evaluate new machine technologies to support customer product roadmaps and prepare technical evaluation reports.
• Drive continuous research and development of critical Guzik parameters to support HDD performance improvement.
• Conduct in‑depth analysis and investigation of media magnetic properties versus electrical performance.
• Plan and manage direct and indirect materials for budgeting, logistics, and inventory control purposes.
• Coordinate with other Resonac sites for technology and methodology information sharing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO Standard Operating Procedures and safety practices.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Degree holder with at least 4 years of relevant working experience with electrical /electronic testing scopes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of evaluation and testing techniques.
• Proficient in statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, Spotfire, or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of Visual Basic–based and Python software programming.
• Able to work in a cleanroom‑based environment.