MTS - Product Development Engineer

Altera; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a highly experienced Member of Technical Staff (MTS) in Product Development Engineering based in Penang, Malaysia. The role focuses on developing and validating advanced test methodologies for FPGA products, with deep expertise in full‑chip test methods, on‑chip DFT, and silicon debug.

You will lead cross‑functional test efforts, design and optimize ATE programs, mentor engineers, and drive improvements to yield robust manufacturing and high‑quality product delivery across

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience in semiconductor product development, test engineering, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, verify and optimize full‑chip test methodologies including DFT strategies.
• Design and implement automated test equipment (ATE) programs.
• Lead first‑ silicon debug activities and drive root‑cause analysis.
• Collaborate with design, software, manufacturing and product engineering teams.
• Drive test cost reductions and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Develop HMDT & UFP test modules and validate test programs on testers.

Skills

Fpga test methods

Silicon debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Test methodology development

ATE programming

Scripting (TCL)

Scripting (PERL)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TCL

PERL

Job description

Job Description:

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Job Details

Job Description:

The Member of Technical Staff (MTS) in Product Development Engineering will play a critical role in developing and validating advanced test methodologies for Altera’s FPGA products. This position requires deep technical expertise in full‑chip test methods, on‑chip DFT (Design‑for‑Test) definition and verification, and silicon debug. The role combines hands‑on engineering with leadership in cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring robust test capability, optimized manufacturing processes, and high‑quality product delivery.

• Test Method Development: Define, develop, verify, and optimize full‑chip test methodologies, including on‑chip DFT strategies, test vector generation, and coverage analysis.
• ATE Program Development: Design and implement automated test equipment (ATE) programs, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Silicon Debug: Lead first‑silicon debug activities, driving root‑cause analysis and corrective actions to ensure product reliability.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with global teams in design, software, manufacturing, and product engineering to embed test capability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Test Optimization: Drive continuous improvements to reduce test cost, enhance product quality, improve manufacturing efficiency, and accelerate production stability.
• Module Development: Develop HMDT & UFP test modules, convert test patterns from STIL to pobj, and validate test programs on testers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in semiconductor product development, test engineering, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analog circuits, with proven experience in FPGA product development and test methodologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL and PERL, with strong debugging and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with demonstrated success in resolving complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across global, cross‑functional teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering collaborative, high‑performance teams.

Job Type

Regular

Shift

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location

Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Additional Locations

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.