Monday, April 18, 2011

Job Vacancy F5 Networks Singapore Pte Ltd April 2011

F5 Networks is a successful NASDAQ-listed international organization.
F5 Networks is the global leader in Application Delivery Networking, providing solutions that make applications secure, fast and available. Over 16,000 organizations and service providers worldwide trust F5 to keep their applications running.

We are now seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join us as:

Test Engineer
(Others, China)

Responsibilities:
Test Engineer

Position Summary
Located in Zhuhai, China.

Responsible for sustaining support of F5 manufacturing test systems which include ICT, board functional, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), and system level functional test.  This support includes maintenance, training, and development of all production test systems and processes.  This position is meant to be the front line support of issues that occur during daily production.

Responsibilities
  • Support production board and system test activities by providing troubleshooting and debug training as needed to the local CM personnel.
  • Communicate daily status of production situation to the main office Technical Operations team.
  • Maintain/Implement changes to test processes to our contract manufacturer.
  • Through continuous data analysis, provide on-going improvement for existing test systems reducing test time, improving test accuracy, and eliminating all false failures.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
  • Expert knowledge of Design for Test and Design for Manufacturing implementation and execution.
  • Must have experience with functional and system test methodologies.
  • Able to read, analyze, and interpret internal specification documents to develop a comprehensive test plan for NPI. 
  • Able to write technical reports for both internal and external customers.
  • Possess the desire and ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction.
  • Working knowledge of Unix/Linux and MS Windows systems.
  • Knowledge of Ethernet applications/protocols such as TCP/IP, web and internet applications.
  • Able to use appropriate diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot board and system failures to the component level.
  • Expert knowledge of test theory and application.
  • Able to investigate and provide root cause analysis and corrective action(s).
  • Expert knowledge in National Instruments LabVIEW is a big plus.
  • Experience with Agile (or equivalent PLM system) a plus.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills using Microsoft Office tools.
  • Familiar with basic reliability concepts and be skilled in using analytical tools to provide various metrics to predict trends and provide feedback to our CM to improve quality and production capacity.
  • Familiar with test techniques and methods for a variety of computer and networking hardware types.
  • Previous experience in working with a Contract Manufacturer is a big plus.
  • Excellent organization skills and able to multi-task.
  • Must be initiative and be highly motivated.
  • Must be able to work in a rapidly changing work environment.
 Language Requirements :
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
  • Must also be fluent in local language as this role supports our local customers.
  • Multiple language skills are a plus.

Requirements:
  • Candidate must possess at least a BSEE degree or equivalent with a test engineering background in PCBA functional and system test.
  • The candidate shall hold 10+ years industry experience with familiarity of high tech manufacturing relating to both board functional and system level testing.Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication) or equivalent.

Some of the Employee Benefits Include:
  • Health Coverage
  • Employee Stock Purchasing Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • 5 day work week
  • Casual Workplace
  • Cool People

The successful new member should be a team player with initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested applicants please indicate which position you are applying for, current and expected salary; and do send your resume in Word format to :

apac.careers@f5.com
Or apply directly to us under International Openings in our website at http://www.f5.com/careers.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Thank you.