Engineer, Analytical & Characterization Engineering - Petaling Jaya, my, Malaysia
Originally posted 7 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role supports characterization and validation testing activities by executing test procedures, collecting engineering data, performing data analysis, assisting in debugging, and failure analysis.
What you'll do
- Support characterization test for engineering changes, firmware/code, and engineering changes qualification.
- Execute tests, capture observations, and identify abnormal behaviors.
- Analyze test results, perform failure analysis, and provide engineering recommendations.
- Support failure analysis and root-cause investigation with guidance.
- Maintain and update test scripts and methodologies under guidance.
- Develop tools/script for test process improvement.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Computer Science.
- ≤2 years relevant experience.
Nice to have
- Basic programming knowledge (Python, C/C++, or scripting).
- Familiarity with Linux environment.
- Exposure to data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Power BI).
- Interest in automation or AI-assisted engineering tools.
Skills: characterization test, firmware/code qualification, failure analysis, root-cause investigation, test scripts
This role has been open 20 days — well below the 84-day median for Product Engineering roles.
Product Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
157
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Median days open
84 d
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Median salary
$175k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Western Digital | All employers we track in this specialty (157 roles · 48 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 1 | 157 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 15 | 2233 · 112 employers |
| Median days open | 20 d | 84 d (−64 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $175k |
Skills observed across this category: characterization test, firmware/code qualification, failure analysis, root-cause investigation, test scripts
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 11 open roles · median 185 d
- Texas Instruments · 11 open roles · median 66 d
- AMD · 10 open roles · median 111 d
- onsemi · 10 open roles · median 89 d
- Analog Devices · 8 open roles · median 68 d
- Entegris · 8 open roles · median 100 d
How we counted: 157 open Product Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 48 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 27 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.