Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
Keysight Technologies
Mukim 10 (Bukit Relau), Penang, Malaysia
Manufacturing / Production
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and production support of custom mechanical solutions, including rack systems, enclosures, and other customized mechanical assemblies. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Mechanical Design & Development
- Design and develop custom rack systems, mechanical enclosures, and other custom mechanical assemblies according to customer and business requirements.
- Generate detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, assemblies, and documentation in compliance with engineering standards and best practices.
- Conduct design reviews, tolerance analysis, and design verification activities to ensure product functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Engineering Documentation & Release
- Convert engineering designs into production-ready documentation, including manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly instructions, and related release documents.
- Ensure all engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained through document control processes.
- Production Support & Problem Resolution
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, production, and supply chain teams during prototype and first-build activities.
- Provide timely technical support to resolve design, manufacturing, assembly, and quality-related issues encountered during production.
- Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring production challenges.
- Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization
- Identify and implement design improvements that enhance product quality, manufacturability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Proactively seek cost-reduction opportunities through design optimization, material selection, standardization, and process improvements.
- Support value engineering initiatives to achieve business cost and performance objectives.
- Technology & Innovation
- Actively embrace and leverage emerging technologies, digital engineering tools, and AI-powered solutions to improve design efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in mechanical design and manufacturing technologies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work effectively with internal stakeholders, including engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and project management teams.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to technical discussions to ensure successful project execution.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Undertake other engineering, technical, or business-related assignments as delegated by the manager to support organizational objectives and priorities.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities as business needs evolve.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
- Preferably 2–3 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or related engineering functions.
- Experience in designing sheet metal parts, racks, enclosures, or custom mechanical systems is highly desirable.
- Fresh graduates with strong academic achievements and relevant internship/project experience may also be considered.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD design software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in generating engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and production documentation.
- Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, machining, assembly processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering standards, and manufacturing requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and operational excellence.
- Open-minded and adaptable to learning new technologies, including AI-enabled engineering and productivity tools.
- Positive attitude, willingness to embrace change, and readiness to take on additional responsibilities when required.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to achieving project and business objectives.
This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse custom engineering solutions, contribute directly to product realization from concept through production, and play an important role in driving innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a dynamic engineering environment.
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About the company
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Keysight empowers innovators to explore, design, and bring world-changing technologies to life.
As the industry’s premier global innovation partner, Keysight’s software-centric solutions serve engineers across the design and development environment, enabling them to deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs at speed and with reduced risk.
Keysight leverages its strength as the world’s leading test and measurement provider and today enables innovators to push the boundaries of engineering by quickly solving design, emulation, and test challenges to help create the best product experiences.
Whether you're looking to improve your design and development process, optimize and secure your network, or harness AI and digital twins to get a head start on technologies like 6G, AV and EV, IoT, or quantum computing — Keysight accelerates innovation across the workflow with intelligent insights built on the most accurate measurements. Our fusion of technology knowledge, measurement science expertise, and tailored solutions helps you forge ahead with confidence in our connected and dynamic world.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) is an S&P 500 technology company, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, with offices and manufacturing worldwide. Keysight owns 2,000+ patents and our ~15,000 employees work with nearly 32,000 customers worldwide to start technology revolutions. Keysight customers span the communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics markets.
Join us! To accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, innovators start here, with Keysight.