Senior Staff Product Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation in Penang, Bayan Lepas invites a Senior Sustaining Sr Staff Product Test Engineer to own sustaining test programs for power IC products, collaborating with design, test, manufacturing and QA to improve yield and lifecycle.

You will work on automated test systems, troubleshoot issues, mentor engineers, and ensure on-site operations meet schedule and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Experience with test hardware and test program development.
• 5+ years of experience working with Automated Test Systems (ATE).
• Experience with test equipment and debugging.
• Familiar with JMP; PDF Exenso is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own mass production sustaining test program across products.
• Improve COGS and test efficiency; optimize yield and test time.
• Develop automation tools to improve performance and reporting.
• Support customer return activities and analyze failures.
• Mentor junior engineers; interface with operations, QA, reliability, and OSAT.

Skills

Test program development

C++ programming

Python scripting

Data analysis

English communication

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Advantest V93K

Terradyne ETS

COHU Diamondx

SPEA DOT800

Job description

Job Description

Sustaining Sr Staff Product Test Engineers ensures product continuity after mass production by manage SPS, controllers and various AI products lifecycle, resolving production, package, process issues, and improving COGS. We are seeking a Product & Test Expert to join our team with a primary focus on sustaining engineering activities. his role as the Product owner and is critical in ensuring the long-term quality, reliability, and manufacturability of our power IC products. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including design, test, manufacturing, and quality to support mature products in high-volume production, drive yield improvement, resolve customer issues, and extend product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Mass Production Sustaining Test Program owner to multiple products lifecycle.
• Sustaining Product COGS improvement and process optimization such as Yield/Volume/Test Time/failure improvements. Improve Test process and prevent potential quality excursions.
• Develop automation tools to improve operational performance and reporting efficiency.
• Support customer return activities, analyze product performance, failure modes, and increase test coverage for quality (RMA/FA).
• Serve as a mentor for less experienced engineers
• Cross function interface with Operation, QA, Reliability, Factory and OSAT

Requirements

• Experience with test hardware and test program development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering in Electrical/Electronic, Physics, Computer or related fields
• Experience with Advantest V93K, Terradyne ETS, or COHU Diamondx, or SPEA DOT800
• Experience in programming/scripting such as C++, basic, Perl, python.
• Proficient with ATE analog digital instruments and strong debug/troubleshooting experience
• Experience in Data manipulation and analysis skill. Familiar with JMP, PDF Exenso is a plus.
• Product Management skill. Strong sense of Cost, ROI and efficiency
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable and good time management skill
• 5+ years of experience working with Automated Test Systems (ATE)
• Need to work onsite.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

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.