Engineer - Battery Lab Quality

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch has diversified businesses in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing plants in Penang providing Car Multimedia, Power Tools and Automotive Steering systems. In 2017, Malaysia contributed sales of RM 615 million (127 million euro) and employed more than 2,800 associates.

Job Summary

• Responsible for Battery testing (qualification, sample, reliability), documentation, problem resolution and failure analysis.
• Ensure released Battery is fulfilling the internal standards, external product safety and country specific requirements.  
• Perform failure analysis on failed Battery from qualification, testing, QZ, warranty and customer complaints. Drive for problem solving and improvement implementations.
• Review & monitor the effectiveness of the Battery test plans and implement improvements where necessary. Perform & ensure test method alignment between test labs.
• Responsible on the accuracy and competency of test reports generated.
• Support component first article inspection approval (ISIR) and approval on incoming part inspection plan including cost reduction activities.
• Manage and improve software quality processes, including requirement analysis, test case design, and defect tracking.
• Maintain and optimize test documentation in tools like CodeBeamer or SharePoint.
• Establish initial software testing strategy and its quality assurance methodologies, prepare training information package and provide training to quality engineers.

Job Scope

• Testing and qualification: Responsible for conducting testing and qualification of Batteries. Ensure meeting committed date to customer with accurate report.
• Develop, review and monitor the effectiveness of the Battery test plans and implement improvements where necessary. Develop test fixture / adaptor and plan equipment for better testing efficiency.
• Establish work instructions for all equipment and testers, with regular review to ensure validity. Train test technicians and ensure their competencies in performing testing.
• Work with project teams to realize the Battery testing schedule / life cycle.
• Responsible for failure analysis and postmortem on defects by using appropriate tools methodology e.g. 5 Why’s, RCA, FTA. Drive for improvements implementation.
• Provide advice on applicable test method to address root-cause of failure and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct regular and quarter review on defect trend for Battery failures for quality management. Conduct Failure Investigation with cross-functional team for non conformance incidents.
• Perform failure analysis on failed parts (inclusive customer and warranty complaints) and support improvement to achieve the agreed target.
• Conduct periodic audits on lab for lab compliances on functions and safety. Adhere 7S practice.
• Software Quality Assurance, requirement management, documentation & compliance
• Define and implement quality standards for embedded software and related applications in power tools.
• Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, and test cases for software components, ensuring compliance with functional and safety requirements.
• Analyze software requirements for completeness and testability.
• Manage and track defects using tools like CodeBeamer, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation.
• Continuously improve QA processes, maintain comprehensive documentation in Share Point for test processes, results, and quality metrics.
• Work closely with development, hardware, and system teams to ensure software quality aligns with product performance and safety standards.
• Any other matters as assigned by Superior to meet the target and deadline.

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia. Fluent and understand Mandarin and/or Germans language will be added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an electronic manufacturing environment (Engineering, Quality and/or Testing). [Both]
• Knowledge/experience in cell or battery pack manufacturing and testing (added advantage).
• Experience in electronic components, PCBA, and electronic failure analysis (required).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, EN60745, and product safety requirements (e.g., UL, CSA).
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., CodeBeamer).
• Able to understand and interpret technical drawing and perform measurement with measuring equipment such as Power Analyzer, Oscilloscope, multi meter, universal tester and etc.
• Hands on experience on failure analysis and problems solving methodology e.g. 5 Why’s, RCA, fault tree analysis etc.
• Knowledge and competency in power electronics.
• Ability to apply in-depth knowledge of problem solving technique in solving Quality issues including risk assessment evaluation.
• Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization, suppliers and customers.
• Proficient in application of DOE, SPC, MSA, APQP and 8D.
• Ability to manage personnel time to ensure completion of assignments.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and self-motivation.
• Only Malaysian citizens are eligible to apply for this position.