Job Description

Main Function:

• EQUIPMENT SELECTION: The Test Engineer will be responsible for specifying Machine type, expected throughput, expected yields and the required equipment manning. This will involve close liaison with the customer to understand the customer needs and requirements which may include customer specific Test Equipment and Fixtures.
• EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE: The Test Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that in a volume manufacturing environment that all manufacturing equipment performs as per suppliers specifications and within the requirements of the quotation. This is to say, that all targets can be met, that machines perform as per forecast and that yields and quality targets are achieved.
• TESTER MAINTENANCE: The Test Engineer will be responsible for all ongoing equipment maintenance which will include all planned preventative maintenance schedules, line support for breakdowns and major machine overhaul activity. The Test Engineer will also be responsible for the forecasting, stocking and ordering of spare parts and consumables required for Test Equipment and Fixtures maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• EQUIPMENT SELECTION: When new products are introduced to the facility the Test Engineer will be responsible for the design of the Test Process, in conjunction with input from the Product Engineer. This will involve specifying the correct types and quantity of Testers and wherever required introducing new technologies for a customer’s specific product.
• NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION: During the introduction of new products the Test Engineer will have start up responsibilities to ensure that Test process operates as designed. This will include proving Throughputs and Yields and also agreeing the Manufacturing Handover process for volume production.
• QUALITY: The Test Engineer will work with the Quality group to establish the Quality plans on a product by product basis. During the normal course of production the Test Engineer will be required to be involved with the Quality group on an on-going basis for the resolution of Tester/ Software / Process problems that will arise.
• TEAMWORK: During all of the manufacturing activities the Test Engineer will be required to co-operate with all departments within the Facility and will be required to act a pro-active team member, taking a lead role on all Test related issues.
• DOCUMENTATION: The Test Engineer will be responsible for providing all process documentation and Test Programs for production build. This will include ensuring that the Test and Fixture pin out listings that are to be used in manufacturing are accurate to the current build level.
• ECN ACTIVITY: The Test Engineer will be responsible for participating during the Change Control Meetings, where both internal and customer ECN’s will be actioned. Subsequent to that meeting the Test Engineer will be responsible for implementing such changes into the Test processes.
• TEST EQUIPMENT: The Test Engineer will be responsible for all major Test equipment movements and installations. Also, for the negotiation and provision of all third-party service contracts for Testers used within the Facility. The Test Engineer will also be responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of spares and consumables for both Testers and Fixtures.
• QUOTATIONS / TOOLING: During the quotations process the Test Engineer will be required to specify and order Test Fixtures required for the Test Process when a new customer is introduced. The Test engineer may also be required to specify other non-recurring expenses during this process that will be required to be charged back to the customer.
• MEASUREMENTS: The Test Engineer will be Measured on the following Categories:

TEST YIELDS

FALSE FAILURE RATE

TESTER UPTIME

UPH VERSUS QUOTE

SPARES INVENTORY

The Test Engineer will be responsible for setting up a measure process for the above that will be reported on a weekly Basis.

• CUSTOMER FOCUS: The Test Engineer must recognize their importance in providing Customer Satisfaction, to both Internal and External Customers and must act to provide the best Quality Products, Services and Communication to these Customers.

Qualification and Experience:

• Relevant College or University.
• Word, Excel user.
• Special PC skills ( eg. CAD ).
• Advanced written English.
• Advanced spoken English.
• 3 years experiences in relevant field.

Primary Skills:

• Communication skills.
• Mathematical, analytical skills.
• Visual thinking.
• Adaptability skills.
• Independent work.
• Problem solving.
• Logical skills.
• High Endurance.
• Stress tolerance.
• Teamwork ability

Secondary Skills:

• Presentation skills.
• SMT process.
• Mechanical assembly.
• IT systems / networks.