Liu Chee Wei (Jacky)
R&D Software Manager · PTEM
ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP · MANUFACTURING TEST · OPENTAP · INSTRUMENT AUTOMATION
Profile
R&D Software Manager at Keysight Technologies, leading a 14-engineer team that designs and builds PathWave Test Executive for Manufacturing (PTEM), a manufacturing test executive used globally. The team extends OpenTAP with platform features, instrument plugins, and test solutions for automotive and manufacturing applications. Previously PTEM's lead engineer and architect (2019–2026). 15 years in test and automation software; co-inventor of two US patents in automated LiDAR target simulation. Hands-on in C#, C++ and Python.
14engineers led on PTEM
PTEMmanufacturing test executive, used globally
2US patents, LiDAR target simulation
15 yrstest & automation software
Experience
Keysight Technologies
Penang, Malaysia
R&D Software Manager
Sep 2026 – Present
- Lead a 14-engineer R&D team designing and building PTEM (PathWave Test Executive for Manufacturing), used by customers globally.
- Drive the PTEM roadmap on OpenTAP: user-facing platform features, instrument plugins, and test solutions for automotive and manufacturing applications.
- Hire, coach and develop engineers; own delivery planning and stakeholder alignment across global programs.
R&D Software Lead Engineer
Oct 2019 – Aug 2026
- Led a team of 10 on PTEM architecture and development on OpenTAP, from platform features to instrument plugins.
- Scrum Master; established the SQ release process across global programs.
- Sole software developer on the LiDAR Target Simulator project; co-invented 2 US patents in automated LiDAR target simulation scanning.
WAFTECH
Penang, Malaysia
Motion Control & Software Dev Senior Engineer
Apr 2016 – Sep 2019
- Built next-generation machine control software in C# and WPF.
- Implemented SECS/GEM integration for semiconductor equipment communication.
- Led on-site deployments and mentored junior engineers.
Machine Automation Software Engineer
Oct 2014 – Apr 2015
- Developed motion control and wafer handling software in C# and WPF.
Makerzone Sdn Bhd
Penang, Malaysia
Co-Founder
Apr 2011 – Mar 2016
- Co-founded and ran a 3D printing service business; built the company website and delivered customer projects from design to delivery.
Keysight Technologies
Penang, Malaysia
R&D System Engineer
Jun 2011 – Oct 2014
- Developed automotive test systems in C++; supported the TS-5000 hardware handler library.
Skills
- Leadership
- Engineering management, hiring & coaching, roadmapping, Scrum Master, release process
- Platforms
- PTEM, OpenTAP, .NET, WPF, Git, Claude API
- Languages
- C#, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell
- Domain
- Manufacturing test, automotive test, instrument automation, LiDAR/ADAS, SECS/GEM
- Spoken
- Chinese (native), English (professional), Malay (conversational)
Patents
US20220260714A1
Automated LiDAR Target Simulation Scanning Systems & Methods
US20230132855A1
Automated LiDAR Target Simulation Scanning Systems and Methods
Education & Certifications
B.Eng. (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Eng.2007 – 2011
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Agile SCRUM for PractitionersFeb 2026
DreamCatcher Consulting
Practical AI with Machine & Deep LearningMar 2021
DreamCatcher Consulting