Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Renesas Electronics (Malaysia); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Malaysia is seeking a qualified Product Quality Engineer (PQE) to ensure quality and reliability across design, manufacturing and assembly, by executing world-class product qualification per international standards and customer requirements. The PQE also drives reliability monitoring through ORT.

You will collaborate with Design, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability Labs and Customer/Supplier Quality to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or relevant field.
• Knowledge of semiconductor modules including SPS for AI/data center applications.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fab, IC/module test).
• Strong knowledge of industry quality, reliability standards and qualification methodologies (modules, SiP).
• Experience with failure analysis workflows and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis).
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to travel internationally on short notice.
• Self-motivated and business service minded.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills.
• 5+ years of experience

Responsibilities

• Define, perform, and review Qualification for new products, second source, material changes, design changes, and process changes.
• Define, evaluate, and implement suitable stress tests for related product applications.
• Ensure product compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC).
• Communicate qualification plans and data with customers (Silicon, Package and Board Level).
• Participate in risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA) and ensure mitigations are implemented and validated.
• Review qualification test results, assess risks, and provide quality approval for production release or changes.

Skills

Quality engineering

Semiconductor knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collab

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

FMEA & 8D

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

The PQE is responsible for ensuring quality and reliability performance of our products, wherever they are designed, manufactured, and assembled, by performing best in class Product Qualification in accordance with international standards and customer requirements. The PQE is also responsible for Reliability Monitoring through ORT.

The PQE works cross-functionally with Design, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability Labs, FA Labs, and Customer/Supplier Quality to prevent defects, drive robust product quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, perform, and review Qualification (new products, second source, material changes, design changes, process changes, …)
• Define, evaluate, and implement suitable stress tests for related product applications.
• Ensure product compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC, etc.).
• Communicate qualification plans and data with customer (Silicon, Package and Board Level).
• Participate in risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA) and ensure mitigation actions are implemented and validated.
• Review qualification test results, assess risks, and provide quality approval for production release or change management.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or relevant field
• Good understanding of semiconductor industry and in semiconductor modules including SPS for AI/data center application
• Good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fab, assembly – both IC and module -test).
• Strong knowledge on industry quality, reliability standards, and qualification methodologies (i.e. modules, SiP).
• Experience with failure analysis workflows and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis).
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment.
• Written and verbal English is mandatory.
• Flexible to undertake international travel at short notice.
• Self-motivated and business service minded.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
• 5+ years of experience

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier’. As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’

At Renesas, you can:

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement.