Senior Test Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Shah Alam; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Shah Alam is seeking a skilled semiconductor test engineer. The role includes developing comprehensive test plans, designing test hardware, and supporting new product introductions. Ideal candidates should have 5-12+ years of experience in test engineering, proficiency in programming languages such as C++, and strong communication skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance as part of a reputable global firm.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Employee Resource Groups

Remote work option

Qualifications

• Experience with power and analog test methodologies is essential.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fab, assembly, and packaging flows is required.
• Experience in a cross-functional team setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive test plans and solutions for GaN and Silicon devices.
• Develop cost-optimized test flows including parallel test strategies.
• Lead platform conversions and efficiency improvements across ATE systems.

Skills

Hands-on experience with wafer sort and final test

Programming background in C++

Proficiency with ATE instrumentation

Solid understanding of wide bandgap semiconductors

Strong communication skills

Ability to organise and present technical information

Education

5–12+ years in semiconductor test engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive test plans and solutions for GaN and Silicon device families.
• Develop cost optimized test flows, including parallel test strategies.
• Create, debug, and release test programs on discrete testers and mixed signal ATE platforms.

Hardware Design & Requirements

• Design test hardware including load boards, probe heads, and sockets.
• Generate requirements for test hardware based on device specifications and characterization data.

Execution & Sustaining

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through validation, release, and yield ramp activities.
• Provide sustaining support for existing production products and test platforms.
• Lead platform conversions and efficiency improvements across multiple ATE systems.

Technical Expertise

• Apply knowledge of wide bandgap semiconductors, power devices, and analog measurement techniques.
• Perform high-voltage and high-current testing safely and effectively.
• Use lab tools such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, and ATE debug utilities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with design, product, reliability, test, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Organise technical data and present findings to engineering and management teams.

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years in semiconductor test engineering (experience level varies by degree: BS, MS).
• Hands‑on experience with wafer sort and final test.
• Programming background in C++, VBA, or similar languages.
• Proficiency with ATE instrumentation and platforms (discrete test systems, mixed-signal testers).
• Solid understanding of wide bandgap semiconductors (e.g., GaN).
• Experience with power and analog test methodologies.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fab, assembly, and packaging flows.
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to organise, analyse, and present technical information clearly.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalisation and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power‑efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximise your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people‑first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in‑office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

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