Senior Failure Analysis Technician, Semiconductor

Renesas Electronics; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Penang is seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Technician to support electrical verification, fault isolation, and physical analysis of semiconductor products. You will work with Failure Analysis Engineers to perform diagnostic testing, sample preparation, and advanced analysis techniques to identify defects and aid root cause investigations.

The role requires hands-on experience with FA equipment (PEM, OBIRCH, Thermal IR Imaging, FESEM, X-ray, etc.) and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma or Bachelor in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology or Physics.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in semiconductor failure analysis or related roles.
• Experience in electrical verification and fault isolation; physical analysis at package/die levels.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing, assembly and test backend processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering instructions, schematics and FA procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis of devices based on test plans for root cause investigations.
• Operate and maintain FA equipment such as PEM, OBIRCH, Thermal IR Imaging, FESEM, X-ray, and others.
• Coordinate with test subcontractors to ensure ATE results are updated on time.
• Ensure compliance with lab procedures, safety requirements, and maintain audit-ready records.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration checks for FA equipment.

Skills

Electrical verification

Fault isolation

Semiconductor failure analysis

Documentation and reporting

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Bachelor in Electronics Engineering

Tools

PEM

OBIRCH

Thermal IR Imaging

FESEM

X-ray

Curve tracer/parametric analyzer

Job description

Renesas Electronics in Penang is seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Technician to support electrical verification, fault isolation, and physical analysis of semiconductor products. You will work with Failure Analysis Engineers to perform diagnostic testing, sample preparation, and advanced analysis techniques to identify defects and aid root cause investigations.

The role requires hands-on experience with FA equipment (PEM, OBIRCH, Thermal IR Imaging, FESEM, X-ray, etc.) and a proven track record