Senior QA Engineer – Global Semiconductors & Reliability

Renesas Electronics; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Sr Staff QA to ensure quality and reliability of semiconductor products across design, manufacture and assembly. You will lead product qualification, monitor reliability through ORT, and drive cross-functional initiatives with Design, Test, Manufacturing, reliability labs, FA labs, and supplier quality.

The role requires deep knowledge of semiconductor processes, quality standards, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or relevant field.
• Understanding of semiconductor industry and modules including SPS for AI/data center.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fab, assembly – both IC and module -test).
• Knowledge of industry quality, reliability standards, and qualification methodologies (i.e. modules, SiP).
• Experience with failure analysis workflows and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis).
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Self-motivated and business service minded.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
• 5+ years of experience

Responsibilities

• Define, perform, and review Qualification (new products, second source, material changes, design changes, process changes, …)
• Define, evaluate, and implement suitable stress tests for related product applications.
• Ensure product compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC, etc.).
• Communicate qualification plans and data with customer (Silicon, Package and Board Level).
• Participate in risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA) and ensure mitigation actions are implemented and validated.
• Review qualification test results, assess risks, and provide quality approval for production release or change management.

Skills

Strong analytical

Structured problem-solving

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or relevant field

Semiconductor industry understanding

Semiconductor manufacturing processes knowledge

Quality/reliability standards knowledge

Job description

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Sr Staff QA to ensure quality and reliability of semiconductor products across design, manufacture and assembly. You will lead product qualification, monitor reliability through ORT, and drive cross-functional initiatives with Design, Test, Manufacturing, reliability labs, FA labs, and supplier quality.

The role requires deep knowledge of semiconductor processes, quality standards, and strong analytical skills.