MTS - Product Development Engineer

Altera Corporation; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera Corporation in Penang is seeking a seasoned Member of Technical Staff in Product Development Engineering to develop and validate advanced test methodologies for FPGA products. You will work on full-chip test strategies, on-chip DFT definitions, test vector generation, and coverage analysis while leading cross-functional efforts to embed test capability across the product lifecycle.

The role combines hands-on engineering with leadership, including ATE program development, silicon debug,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years in semiconductor product development or test engineering.
• Strong digital/analog circuit knowledge with FPGA experience.
• Proficient in TCL and PERL; strong debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and mentoring across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, verify, and optimize full-chip test methodologies.
• Design and implement automated test equipment (ATE) programs.
• Lead first-silicon debug activities and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with design, software, manufacturing, and product engineering.
• Drive test cost reductions and production stability improvements.
• Develop HMDT & UFP test modules and convert test patterns.

Skills

Full-chip tests

On-chip DFT

Test vectors

TCL scripting

PERL scripting

Debugging

Cross-functional

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

STIL tooling

pob format

Job description

## MTS - Product Development EngineerApply: Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia: Full time: Posted Today: R03181# **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.**Key Responsibilities*** **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.