Industrial Engineer: Test Floor Analytics & Optimization

Renesas Electronics (Malaysia); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Penang is seeking an Industrial Engineer to help improve productivity and efficiency across semiconductor backend test operations. You will collect and analyze performance data, track OEE, and support floor layout and automation initiatives with cross‑functional teams.

The role builds hands‑on experience on the shop floor, supports daily planning, and contributes to KPI development and root‑cause analysis, fostering growth toward a senior IE position.

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

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Minitab

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL

Minitab

Factory MES

Job description

Renesas Electronics in Penang is seeking an Industrial Engineer to help improve productivity and efficiency across semiconductor backend test operations. You will collect and analyze performance data, track OEE, and support floor layout and automation initiatives with cross‑functional teams.

The role builds hands‑on experience on the shop floor, supports daily planning, and contributes to KPI development and root‑cause analysis, fostering growth toward a senior IE position.