Associate Reliability Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Kulim; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation seeks a Senior Reliability Technician to join the Global Reliability Lab. You will work under reliability engineers to set up, operate, and maintain test equipment, while ensuring precise execution of qualification plans.

This hands-on role covers environmental and mechanical stress testing, maintaining lab data integrity, and upholding safety standards to support product quality from development through high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• 5+ years in reliability engineering within the semiconductor industry.
• Experience supporting products from development to high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with environmental and mechanical stress testing equipment.
• Hands-on reliability testing experience.
• Self-motivated with proactive problem solving.
• Able to follow engineering instructions precisely with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reliability testing for device and package qualification according to JEDEC/AEC-Q100 standards.
• Set up, operate and maintain accelerated environmental test systems; manage reliability databases.
• Comply with reliability operating procedures and assist supervisors/engineers.

Skills

Reliability testing

Environmental testing

Mechanical testing

Laboratory operations

Independent worker

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

X-ray inspection

Solderability testing

Component analysis (CA)

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Reliability Technician to join the Global Reliability Lab team. In this role, you will work under the guidance of our reliability engineers to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory test equipment, while ensuring precise execution of qualification plans. You will play a hands‑on role in conducting environmental and physical tests, maintaining lab data integrity, and upholding safety standards to support product quality from development through high-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Reliability Testing & CA Execution: Conduct reliability testing for device and package qualification according to JEDEC/AEC-Q100 standards. Perform detailed Component Analysis (CA) activities, including solderability testing, X-ray inspections, wire pull, ball shear, solder ball shear, die shear tests, and physical dimension measurement.
• Lab Equipment & Database Management: Set up, operate and maintain accelerated environmental test systems. Manage, maintain, and update reliability databases to ensure all data is accurate and delivered on time.
• Compliance, Safety & Operational Support: Fully comply with all reliability operating procedures and systems. Fulfill tasks delegated by supervisors or engineers.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering within the semiconductor industry.
• Proven experience supporting products from development to high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with environmental and mechanical stress testing equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with reliability testing.
• Highly self‑motivated with a strong sense of personal discipline and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Able to follow engineering instructions precisely while working independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.