Senior MTS - Product Development Engineer

Altera Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera Corporation in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Member of Technical Staff (MTS) in Product Development Engineering to lead end-to-end test strategy, from pre-silicon design through post-silicon validation. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, technical innovation, and mentorship to drive robust testability and product quality.

The candidate will mentor engineers, partner with global teams, and drive process improvements while managing risks to meet delivery timelines and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, with 10–15 years in semiconductor product development.
• Proven experience in DFT, full-chip test methodologies, and silicon validation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities; mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication; ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Passion for technical innovation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete product development cycles from pre-silicon design through post-silicon validation.
• Champion advanced test methodologies and innovative approaches to improve product quality.
• Collaborate with design, software, manufacturing, and product engineering teams globally.
• Mentor engineers, foster knowledge sharing, and grow a high-performing team.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements to boost efficiency and compliance.
• Proactively identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

DFT

Test methodologies

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering (Bachelor/Master)

Job description

## Senior MTS - Product Development EngineerApply: Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia: Full time: Posted Today: R03183# **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:**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.