VAT GROUP Hiring! Full Time Team Leader Test Process Engineering - Staff Engineer in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

We are looking for a team lead who oversees an engineering team primarily responsible for development & release of End of Line testing process for NPI products.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Lead cross-functional teams in introducing new end-of-line test processes at VAT-MY, collaborating with global headquarters to ensure robust processes and sustain first-pass yield (FPY) in series production.
• Lead the implementation of new test processes at VAT-MY and develop engineering capabilities to establish subject-matter expertise in test processes.
• Contribute to NPI activities involving the development, implementation, and release of robust end-of-line test processes.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to continuously improve assembly-line quality, safety, and productivity.
• Improve and standardize assembly and test troubleshooting methods to enhance process efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Contribute to process FMEA activities by assessing quality risks and defining preventive and detective controls.
• Collaborate with global VAT Group counterparts to develop new equipment, processes, and systems that advance test-process technology.
• Lead problem-solving activities, implement corrective actions, and communicate outcomes effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Train production supervisors, leaders, and assemblers on the operation and application of test systems, equipment, devices, and processes.
• Provide technical support for daily assembly and test-process failures by troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and establishing corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for functional, vacuum and pneumatic leak, electrical, and other specified test processes, and train trainers, engineers, technicians, and assemblers.
• Collaborate with the global assembly and test process engineering team at headquarters to facilitate knowledge and technology transfer.
• Support the equipment engineering team in developing and sustaining assembly and test devices.
• Adapt inspection plans within test devices to meet engineering requirements and align with the bill of materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualification

Key Competencies and Skills

• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Diploma, Professional Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electromechanical or Metal Fabrication)
• Proficient in English

Preferred Qualification

• Prefer minimum 8 years of experience in Mechanical Assembly industry (Process Development / Leak Testing / Cleaning / Assembly).
• Know-how in vacuum physics, electro-mechanical systems
• Experience in vacuum valve industry, wafer fabrication tools or manufacturing of helium leak-tight products will be an added advantage
• Knowledge in electrical and software will be added advantage
• Relevant experience in automation is preferred
• Pro-active, Organized, good team player and customer-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organization, time management, planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Special Skills (such As Special Certifications)

• Possess excellent track record in leading cross-functional teams to execute projects, problem solving activities or other assignments
• Experienced leading a team of engineers
• Technical hands-on skills in equipment troubleshooting (electrics, pneumatics, mechanics) and vacuum leak test failures
• In-depth knowledge or certifications in vacuum technology & its applications, helium leak testing, robotics & automation technology will be added advantage.
• Lean Six sigma, 8D or other equivalent problem solving skills and certification is an added advantage