Semiconductor QA Lead - Qualification & Reliability

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

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.