Senior Test Operations NPI Engineer

Renesas Electronics (Malaysia); Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics (Malaysia) is seeking an experienced NPI Test Operations Engineer to support new product releases and ensure operational excellence across test sites in Malaysia and Asia. You will oversee test readiness, drive yield improvements, and manage on-time test transfers from development to high-volume manufacturing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computing engineering and hands-on experience in high-volume semiconductor test environments, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computing or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in high-volume semiconductor test manufacturing (probe/WLCSP and final test).
• Familiar with NPI product lifecycle and test flow (probe/assy/test).
• Knowledgeable with major ATE tester platforms (Teradyne UltraFLEX/Flex, Advantest 93k, Cohu DMDX, SPEA) & test handlers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, Why-Why Analysis).

Responsibilities

• Provide Test Operations interface to Renesas Product Groups on all NPI phases from Engineering Build Requests to Mass production.
• Coordinate Probe/Final Test site readiness and execute test transfers from NPI to high-volume manufacturing.
• Deploy new tester/handler technology and test solutions to test manufacturing sites from test development.
• Execute new test capacity expansions to ensure sufficient capacity and meet production demand.
• Support daily test operations during Pre/Post NPI release to ensure delivery fulfillment on key customer samples.
• Drive new Test Strategy, RFQ Test site and NPI Deployment.

Skills

NPI coordination

Test engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computing or related engineering

Tools

Teradyne UltraFLEX/Flex

Advantest 93k

Cohu DMDX

SPEA

Job description

This position is expected to provide NPI Test Operations and Engineering support for new products releases and deliver operational excellence through test site readiness, yield improvements and on-time test transfers across our Test Manufacturing Sites (Internal and Outsourcing Suppliers) in Malaysia, Taiwan, China and, Korea. This position reports into Test Operations under Operations Engineering Department (OED).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Test Operations interface to Renesas Product Groups on all NPI phases of product lifecycle from Engineering Build Requests to Mass production
• Coordinate Probe/Final Test site readiness and execute test transfer from New Product Introduction to High Volume Manufacturing
• Deployment of new tester/handler technology and test solutions to test manufacturing sites from test development
• Execute new test capacity expansions (tester/ handler/ hardware) to ensure sufficient capacity and meet production demand
• Support daily test operations activities during Pre/Post NPI release to ensure delivery fulfillment on key customer samples
• Drive new Test Strategy, RFQ Test site and NPI Deployment

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computing or related engineering discipline
• Preferable with >3 years of experience in High Volume Semiconductor Test Manufacturing environment in Probe/ WLCSP and Final Test
• Familiar with NPI product and development life cycle and Operations process flow (probe/assy/test)
• Knowledgeable with one of major ATE tester platforms (Teradyne UltraFLEX/Flex, Advantest 93k, Cohu DMDX, SPEA) & Pick/Place test handlers
• Good understanding of product knowledge & test methodology of analog/digital/power product, failure analysis and reliability test
• Excellent problem-solving ability (8D, Why-Why Analysis, Process & Manufacturing challenges)

Good to have:

• Proficient on test equipment interfaces (h/w, change-kits, docking)
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis tools (JMP, Spotfire, etc.)

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 digitalization 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.’

At Renesas, you can:

• 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.
• Maximize 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 ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement.