Full Time Test Engineering Manager Jobs, in NationGate Solution (M) Sdn. Bhd. Pulau Pinang - Maukerja

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Test Engineering team, including manpower planning, performance management, technical development and succession planning.
• Develop and execute electrical, optical, functional and system-level test strategies for semiconductor and optical products.
• Lead test engineering activities throughout NPI, product characterization, qualification, production ramp and sustaining phases.
• Develop, validate, release and optimize ATE, automated test systems, test fixtures, test hardware and software.
• Establish test specifications, test coverage, test methods, calibration requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support optical testing and characterization including optical power, wavelength, insertion loss, return loss, BER, eye diagram and other optical performance parameters, where applicable.
• Support RF & Wireless testing including final test, functional test, parametric test and system-level test, where applicable.
• Drive Design for Testability (DFT) and early testability engagement with R&D and product design teams.
• Lead test correlation, characterization, validation and GR&R/MSA activities to ensure test accuracy and repeatability.
• Monitor and improve yield, test time, test coverage, equipment utilization, first-pass yield and test cost.
• Lead structured failure analysis, RCA, CAPA and continuous improvement activities for test-related issues.
• Drive automation and data analytics initiatives to improve test efficiency, traceability and production intelligence.
• Ensure test equipment and infrastructure are properly qualified, calibrated and maintained.
• Support NPI transfer and manufacturing readiness, including test station setup, documentation, training and production release.
• Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing and Process Engineering teams to resolve production issues and improve product reliability.
• Manage technical relationships with external suppliers, equipment vendors, OSAT/CM partners and customers when required.
• Establish standard test methodologies, best practices and engineering standards across the organization.
• Provide technical leadership and management reporting on test performance, risks, yield, quality and improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Optical/Photonics Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in semiconductor, optical, photonics, electronics manufacturing or test engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership/management role.
• Strong experience in test engineering, product engineering, manufacturing test or test development.
• Hands-on experience with ATE, automated test systems, test fixtures and test equipment.
• Experience in RF & Wireless testing, optical testing, photonics or optoelectronic products will be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, MSA/GR&R, DOE, RCA, FMEA, CAPA and statistical/data analysis.
• Experience in NPI, product qualification, production ramp and sustaining engineering.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and project management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems and engineering change management.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities with the ability to build and develop high-performing engineering teams.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Preferred Technical Experience

• RF & Wireless Testing / final test / SLT
• ATE platforms and test program development
• Optical transceiver / photonic / optoelectronic testing
• Optical measurement equipment such as OSA, power meter, optical spectrum analyzer, BERT and TDR
• High-speed electrical testing and signal integrity
• Automated test equipment and test software
• Test data analysis and automation using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB or similar tools
• Optical components such as VCSEL, laser, photodiode, TOSA/ROSA and optical sub-assemblies
• Experience with PAM4, Ethernet, high-speed communication or optical transceiver technologies is an advantage.
• Experience working with OSAT, contract manufacturers or high-volume semiconductor/optical manufacturing environments is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators

• Test yield and first-pass yield
• Test coverage and test escape rate
• Test time reduction
• Test cost reduction
• NPI test readiness and on-time release
• Equipment/test station utilization
• Production downtime related to test
• Failure analysis and issue closure effectiveness
• Automation and continuous improvement achievements
• Team capability development and succession readiness