Senior Electrical Engineer (SEMI Test Engineering, Penang)

Our Purpose
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Electrical Engineer to support our contract manufacturing partners across multiple sites in Penang and Bangkok. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge in hardware, signal integrity, debugging at board and system levels, yield improvement, resolving design issues to ensure high-quality products and continuous process optimization. This role requires onsite support at manufacturing locations, working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers to drive improvements in test performance and product reliability.

• Provide onsite electrical engineering support at contract manufacturing sites in Penang (Mainland and Island) and Bangkok.
• Debug and analyze test failures, yield issues, and product design issues to drive continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with design, process, quality, supply line, and hardware engineering teams to resolve product and test-related issues.
• Lead and work with contract manufacturers to identify and implement corrective actions for process deviations.
• Monitor and analyze yield trends, test metrics, MTBF data, and failure patterns to proactively address potential risks.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) transfer, part qualification work, and software qualification work at manufacturing sites.
• Train and support contract manufacturing teams in debugging methodologies, test procedures, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Initiate meetings and work closely with the USA/Costa Rica engineering team on technical issues.
• Maintain test procedures, create ECNs or deviations for design changes.

All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in test failure analysis, debugging, and root cause identification.
• Excellent in digital and analog circuit theory and knowledge.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE), board-level test systems, and ICT/functional testers.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, data mining tools, and yield improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in using lab instruments (DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzers, VNAs, SMUs).
• Familiarity with circuit design, RF testing, power electronics, or semiconductor test processes is a plus.
• Software programming experience and knowledge of Teradyne SOC/ETS system is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn new things, strong self-discipline, and motivation skills.
• Flexible working at multiple time zones and travel between Penang manufacturing sites, and occasionally to Bangkok for technical support
• Location: Onsite at Penang contract manufacturing facilities

If you have a passion for debugging, yield optimization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Benefits: Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including outpatient medical, flexible benefits (Optical, dental, health screening, fitness and wellness), insurance, annual leave, ESPP and more.

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