Senior MTS Product Development Engineering

Altera; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Member of Technical Staff in Product Development Engineering to lead full-chip test methodologies and on-chip DFT strategies, driving technical excellence and alignment with business goals.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with global design, software and manufacturing teams, and continuously improve engineering processes to deliver robust solutions across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in semiconductor product development from concept to production.
• Proven experience in DFT (Design-for-Test), full-chip test methodologies, and silicon validation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities; capable of solving complex technical challenges.
• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering collaborative, high-performance teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with influence across stakeholders.
• Passion for driving technical innovation and continuous engineering improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete product development cycles from pre-silicon design to post-silicon validation.
• Champion advanced test methodologies to improve robustness and performance.
• Collaborate with global teams across design, software, manufacturing and product engineering.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team through knowledge sharing and coaching.
• Identify workflow improvements to boost efficiency and compliance.
• Proactively assess and mitigate technical risks to safeguard delivery timelines.

Skills

DFT expertise

Full-chip testing

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical troubleshooting

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

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: 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 provides the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.