Manufacturing Test Engineer
Posting Date: 23 Oct 2024 | Close Date: 21 Jan 2025
Location: Bayan Lepas
Company Background: Australian MNC
Job Purpose:
Support the manufacturing of Company's products by:
Implementation and maintenance of electronics manufacturing test processes in support of existing products and for new product introduction.
Technical responsibility for taking the engineering specifications and developing both production test software and hardware to confirm that product in manufacturing meets specification.
Oversee the activities of Company's contract manufacturers and provide technical leadership.
Implementation of test engineering change into production.
Key Performance Indicators:
Products manufactured meet engineering specifications and are of high quality and throughput.
Production yield improvements.
Ensure new product introduction (NPI) test plans are completed and delivered on time and on budget.
Technical reports and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are accurate and completed as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Support
Maintain and optimise existing test procedures to ensure sustainability of product quality and production throughput.
Provide general technical product support to manufacturing personnel to facilitate the maintenance of (and where possible, the improvement of) product quality and throughput.
Interface with design engineers to resolve product technical issues.
Update test plans and processes for existing products.
Use continuous improvement as a tool for improving test processes, product quality and throughput.
Implement test and design change into production.
New Product Introduction
Collaborate with design engineers during new product introduction (NPI) to ensure that designs are suitable for manufacturing and test.
Prepare test plans for NPI from product conception through to volume production. This includes prototyping and manufacturing trial runs (MTR).
Design automated test processes, jigs, and fixtures required to manufacture and test new products against the test plan.
Prepare capital expenditure and coordinate the purchase of new test equipment.
Install and commission appropriate facilities including test equipment, jigs and fixtures, procedures and control mechanisms. Facilities are to be optimised for test effectiveness with respect to the capital cost, test times, factory throughput, field performance and quality of the product.
Define test measures and controls to be applied during manufacturing trial runs (MTR).
Review manufacturing and test data against product requirements during the NPI process, in particular at prototype and MTR phases.
Process Control And Documentation
Analyse non-conformance data to identify product and process weaknesses.
Implement systems to monitor processes and communicate process performance to operators and management. This includes statistical process control.
Implement maintenance systems for test facilities and review existing processes regularly to assess their suitability and effectiveness.
Investigate corrective action issues.
Document all process, jigs and fixtures as per company documentation standards.
Training And Development
Maintain personal knowledge in relation to Company's (existing and new) products, test facilities, test equipment, application software and measurement techniques.
Prepare training resources and conduct training for test technicians in relation to the operation and maintenance of test equipment, test processes and measurement methods.
Research the latest developments in measurement, test and manufacturing technologies and their application.
Assist in developing a manufacturing vision and strategy to provide a world-class integration & test facility.
People and Performance
Contribute to a safe work environment by complying with Company's Work Health and Safety System and safe work practices.
Ensure business processes and tasks undertaken are consistent with the company's Quality Operating System.
Contribute to a collaborative team and work environment to achieve high performance, ongoing learning and improvement.
Build effective professional relationships and communications that reflect the Company group's Core Ideology and Code of Conduct.
Special Requirements:
Regular domestic or international travel.
Training 1-2 months in Adelaide, Australia.
Irregular work outside of traditional operating hours may be required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum 8 years' experience within an electronics manufacturing business.
Experience in writing software code (preferably in LabVIEW and Python).
Demonstrated experience in electronic circuit design, analysis and fault finding.
Knowledge in test instrument operation and process automation.
Applied knowledge of general electronic measurements.
Research, report writing and effective presentation of information work instruction and SOP-writing.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills in MS Office, MS Excel, and other relevant software applications.
Working knowledge in relational databases (preferably MS SQL).
Able to maintain high work standards and committed to quality.
Demonstrated practical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to prioritise competing demands and operate with a sense of urgency where required.
Able to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Creative problem-solving, initiative, and excellent customer service.
Able to work as a team member within the ethos and values of Company:
Can Do
High Performing
Customer Driven
Trust and Integrity
Sub Specialization:Engineering; Electrical / Electronics / Semi-conductor
Type of Employment:Permanent
Minimum Experience:8 Years
Work Location:Penang#J-18808-Ljbffr