Data-Driven Industrial Engineer, Semiconductor Test Ops

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Renesas is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support productivity and continuous improvement across our Penang semiconductor backend test operations. The role focuses on data collection, performance analysis, and initiatives to improve efficiency on the test floors.

You will collect and analyze test output vs entitlement, support root-cause analysis, and help standardize practices across sites with benchmarking and KPI alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in semiconductor backend test manufacturing, or strong internship background.
• Working knowledge of OEE analysis, capacity/UPH studies, and floor layout concepts.
• Good data analysis skills (Excel required; SQL, Minitab exposure a plus).
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles understood.
• Familiarity with semiconductor test equipment and MES/data systems is advantageous.
• Ability to work on the production floor and collaborate across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze test output entitlement versus actual performance data to support improvements.
• Track equipment OEE against target and support root‑cause gap analysis.
• Support test floor layout improvements to enhance material flow, equipment utilization, and floor efficiency.
• Assist in shop floor layout design, including material mobility tools (carts, AMRs/AGVs) and WIP staging areas.
• Support daily shop floor planning activities in coordination with Production and Planning teams.
• Conduct regular audits of device UPH to validate test time accuracy and flag deviations.
• Identify opportunities for factory internal process optimization across man and machine utilization.
• Support factory automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention and improve throughput and consistency.
• Assist with ISO and other factory quality/compliance audits by preparing data, documentation, and process evidence.
• Participate in benchmarking activities to harmonize test floor practices and KPIs across sites.
• Support equipment movement activities, including internal relocations and external transfers.
• Assist with asset tracking and basic lifecycle record‑keeping for test equipment.
• Coordinate with Equipment, Quality, Planning, and Production teams to help resolve floor‑level issues.
• Prepare performance data and reports to support management review and decision‑making.

Skills

Analytical Rigor

Floor Presence & Data Collection

Process Improvement Mindset

Team Collaboration

Learning Agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

SQL

Minitab

CMMS

MES / data systems

Job description

Renesas is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support productivity and continuous improvement across our Penang semiconductor backend test operations. The role focuses on data collection, performance analysis, and initiatives to improve efficiency on the test floors.

You will collect and analyze test output vs entitlement, support root-cause analysis, and help standardize practices across sites with benchmarking and KPI alignment.