Hardware Tester Engineer (VR or AI NPI products)

Position Title : Junior Hardware Test Engineer | VR/AI Devices | Python | ADB | Hardware Validation

Work location : Penang - George Town

Working hours : Mon - Fri, 8.00am - 5.00pm

Malaysia Centific is seeking an energetic, friendly, and detail-oriented Junior Hardware Test Engineer to support the testing and validation of VR or AI NPI products. In this role, you will execute comprehensive hardware test plans, manage daily lab operations, and ensure meticulous tracking of system bugs. You will work closely with senior engineers and management, communicating progress in real-time while upholding strict project confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Execute functional, performance, and reliability test cases, applying fundamental testing theories to real-world VR hardware systems.
• Assist in the daily management of the hardware testing lab, tracking testing materials and instruments using spreadsheets. Comfortable spending a significant amount of time working hands-on in the lab.
• Communicate proactively with direct management, providing real-time updates on testing status, project changes, and daily progress.
• Demonstrate a friendly, approachable, and team-oriented personality, fostering a positive working environment when interacting with colleagues and visiting leaders.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding unreleased products, strictly refraining from discussing work topics outside of the project team.
• Identify hardware and system-level bugs, capture detailed logs, and utilize Jira for rigorous defect tracking and verification of fixes.
• Operate hardware testing equipment (such as current probes and thermal measurement tools) and utilize basic Python and ADB commands to support daily testing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Hardware Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in hardware testing (outstanding fresh graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply).
• Fluent in English (CET-6 or IELTS 6.5+ equivalent), with the ability to read technical documentation and communicate effectively in cross-border meetings.
• Fundamental understanding of testing theories, the product lifecycle, Android/Linux ADB commands, and basic Python programming skills.
• Energetic, resilient under pressure, and highly motivated to learn new testing methodologies in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in gaming and the VR/AR/AI wearable industry.
• Experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate learning, optimize daily tasks, or assist in writing simple test scripts.
• Familiarity with lab environments and basic inventory/spreadsheet management.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Understanding of hardware or system design.
• Previous experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) phases.
• Has HW validation experience

About Centific

Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem—comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets—to create contextual, multilingual, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation™ solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

Your Authentic Self at Centific

Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.