Senior MTS - Product Development Engineer

Altera; George Town; On-site; MYR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Senior MTS in Product Development Engineering to lead full-chip test strategies and on-chip DFT, driving excellence and innovation across the product lifecycle. You will mentor engineers, shepherd cross-functional collaboration, and champion robust testability and performance in complex silicon programs.

The role demands deep technical depth, problem-solving prowess, and the ability to align engineering outcomes with business goals while delivering timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of semiconductor product development experience.
• Proven experience in DFT, full-chip test methodologies, and silicon validation.
• Experience mentoring engineers and building high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.
• Passion for continuous engineering improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete product development cycles from pre-silicon design through post-silicon validation.
• Champion advanced test methodologies and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with design, software, manufacturing, and product engineering across the lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements.
• Proactively manage technical risks to protect delivery timelines.

Skills

DFT

Full-chip test

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Details: Job Description:

The Senior Member of Technical Staff (MTS) in Product Development Engineering will serve as a technical leader, driving the definition, verification, and optimization of full-chip test methodologies and on-chip DFT (Design-for-Test) strategies. This role is pivotal in ensuring technical excellence, fostering innovation, and aligning engineering outcomes with business objectives. It requires deep technical expertise, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and the ability to mentor and inspire junior engineers while orchestrating seamless cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development Leadership: Lead complete product development cycles, spanning pre‑silicon design through post‑silicon validation, ensuring robust testability and performance.
• Technical Innovation: Champion advanced engineering solutions, introducing innovative test methodologies that simplify processes and elevate product quality.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Partner with global teams across design, software, manufacturing, and product engineering to embed test capabilities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentorship: Inspire, guide, and develop a high‑performing team by cultivating deep technical expertise, encouraging knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement workflow enhancements to boost efficiency, strengthen compliance, and streamline development practices.
• Risk Management: Proactively anticipate, assess, and mitigate technical risks to safeguard product integrity and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in semiconductor product development, with a track record of leading complex projects from concept to production.
• Proven experience in DFT (Design‑for‑Test), full‑chip test methodologies, and silicon validation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with demonstrated success in resolving complex technical challenges.
• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering collaborative, high‑performance teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and align cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Passion for driving technical innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Job Type & Locations

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.

About Altera

Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy‑to‑use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end‑to‑end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.