Senior Product & Test Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation is seeking a Senior Product & Test Engineer to lead production readiness and sustain final test operations. You will drive data-based yield improvements, reliability, and cost optimization while collaborating with Product Groups, manufacturing, quality, and global engineering teams.

The role requires deep test-system knowledge and the ability to translate complex data into actionable improvements, ensuring robust test programs and reliable customer delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in semiconductor test manufacturing, product engineering, or test engineering in high-volume fabs.
• Hands-on experience with major semiconductor test systems such as Advantest V93000, Teradyne J750, NI/PT, HP660/83K/93K or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction and qualification of new semiconductor products from development through ramp-up to high-volume manufacturing.
• Provide technical ownership and support for final test operations, including yield monitoring, failure analysis, and root-cause investigation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Advantest V93000

Teradyne J750

NI/PT

HP660/83K/93K

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Product & Test Engineer role leads cross-functional efforts to establish production readiness, sustain final test operations, resolve complex yield and quality issues, and optimize product and test performance. The engineer is expected to drive data-based improvements in yield, OEE, retest, cycle time, equipment utilization, and manufacturing cost, while ensuring test program robustness, product compliance, and reliable customer delivery. The position also serves as a key technical interface among Product Groups, manufacturing operations, quality functions, and global engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction and qualification of new semiconductor products from Product Group development through successful ramp‑up into high-volume manufacturing.
• Provide technical ownership and engineering support for final test operations, including yield monitoring, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and product disposition to ensure stable production performance.
• Drive manufacturing profitability and operational excellence through yield improvement, OEE optimization, retest reduction, cost‑saving initiatives, and automation projects that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Own product test engineering activities, including test program development/debugging, release management, test coverage optimization, product audits, and support for engineering change revisions to ensure robust test quality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, and global engineering organizations to resolve technical issues, support customer requirements, and achieve business objectives.
• Analyze production and test data using statistical and problem‑solving methodologies to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in semiconductor test manufacturing, product engineering, or test engineering within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms such as Advantest V93000, Teradyne J750, NI/PT, HP660/83K/93K or equivalent semiconductor test systems.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain operations, including wafer sort, final test, backend assembly, qualification, and post-test processes.
• Familiarity with failure analysis, reliability testing, problem‑solving methodologies, and root cause investigation techniques
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and global teams.

Good to Have

• Knowledge in test hardware(debugging)/ handler/prober platforms
• Skills in statistical data analysis tools (Galaxy, JMP etc.)

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.