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Sr Test Engineer (Penang)

Penang Permanent MYR96,000 - MYR156,000 per year View Job Description
This Senior Test Engineer position is responsible for developing, debugging, validating and transferring complete production test solutions for System Protection semiconductor products. The role owns test development activities across the NPI lifecycle, including hardware design, software development, characterisation, reliability support, yield optimisation, and production release
  • Work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology
  • High-impact technical leadership opportunity

About Our Client

Our client is a global semiconductor technology company with a strong focus on power management and system protection solutions. They operate within a highly innovative engineering environment, supporting new product development and working closely with global teams across North America and Asia.

Job Description

  • Develop characterisation and production test solutions for new semiconductor products.
  • Design, develop, and debug test hardware and software.
  • Perform ATE-to-bench correlation and validation activities.
  • Conduct robustness testing including spike checks, R&R studies, and reliability test support.
  • Prepare and maintain test documentation through formal review processes.
  • Develop innovative test methodologies to improve test efficiency, quality, and product robustness.
  • Transfer test solutions into reliability and production environments.
  • Work closely with Design, Product Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of semiconductor test engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge of PMIC architectures, hot-switch controllers, and analog/mixed-signal testing methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with ATE platforms such as Teradyne, Advantest, or Cohu.
  • Programming experience with IG-XL, SmartTest, C++, and/or Python.
  • Knowledge of reliability testing, characterisation, and yield optimisation.
  • Understanding of DFT, statistical analysis, and correlation studies.
  • Experience managing NPI activities and working with global cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Highly desirable:

  • 15+ years of industry experience.
  • Automotive qualification experience (AEC-Q100).
  • Knowledge of DC-DC converter topologies and control loops.
  • Experience in high-power discrete semiconductor device testing.
  • Exposure to Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC methodologies.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead advanced semiconductor NPI test development programmes.
  • Exposure to innovative power management and system protection technologies.
  • Global collaboration with engineering teams across Asia and North America.
  • Strong career development and technical growth opportunities.
  • Involvement in automotive, industrial, and high-reliability semiconductor applications.
  • Dynamic and innovation-driven engineering culture.
Contact
Isabelle De Costa
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7122213
Phone number
+603 2302 4075

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Test / Application / Commissioning
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Penang
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle De Costa
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4075
Job Reference
JN-102026-7122213

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