Industrial Engineer - Semiconductor Test Floor Optimizer

Renesas; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas is seeking an Industrial Engineer to boost productivity and continuous improvement across our Penang semiconductor backend test operations. The role involves data collection, OEE tracking, floor layout improvements, and automation initiatives on the PZ3 and KD test floors.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute floor-level initiatives and build a foundation for growth into a senior IE role, focusing on data-driven analysis and hands-on implementations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze test output entitlement versus actual performance data to support improvement initiatives.
• 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 help 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

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/ Manufacturing/ Electrical or related field

Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt certification

Tools

Excel

SQL

Minitab

CMMS/MES systems

Job description

Renesas is seeking an Industrial Engineer to boost productivity and continuous improvement across our Penang semiconductor backend test operations. The role involves data collection, OEE tracking, floor layout improvements, and automation initiatives on the PZ3 and KD test floors.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute floor-level initiatives and build a foundation for growth into a senior IE role, focusing on data-driven analysis and hands-on implementations.