Sr Test Operations Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Malaysia leads tests for high-volume semiconductor products and collaborates with global teams across Asia to optimize test processes, yield, and cycle times. The role focuses on delivering operational excellence and cost reductions through robust test programs and equipment utilization.

The successful candidate will manage daily test operations with internal and external factories, drive capacity expansions, and deploy new tester/handler technologies to meet demand while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computing or related engineering.
• 7+ years in High Volume Semiconductor Test Manufacturing or Test Product Engineering.
• Knowledge of analog/digital/power test methods and failure analysis.
• Experience with major ATE tester platforms such as Teradyne, Advantest, SPEA, Cohu.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate test operations across product groups and global teams.
• Run daily test operations with factories and OSATs to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage test capacity expansions and tester/handler hardware.
• Deploy new test equipment and test solutions at sites.
• Drive OEE, yield and margin improvement initiatives.

Skills

Test operations

OEE tracking

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computing

Tools

ATE testers

Prober/Handler

Statistical tools

VB/C++ programming

Job description

This position is expected to provide Test Operations and Engineering support for products post manufacturing release and deliver operational excellence through cost reductions, OEE, yield and cycle time improvements to achieve our test KPI goals with our Test Manufacturing Sites (Internal and Outsourcing Suppliers) in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and across Asia (Taiwan, China, Korea). This position reports into Operations Engineering Department (OED).

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for Test Operations interface to Renesas Product Groups and other functional teams (Supply Chain, Quality, Packaging, Foundry, PMO) across US, Japan, India, Malaysia, and China on all phases of product lifecycle
• Execute daily test operations activities with internal factories and test OSATs to ensure customer delivery fulfillment (i.e. Lot tracking and dispositions, Test Program releases, Hardware Troubleshooting/Repairs, Equipment up-time, Tester Utilization OEE tracking, Continuous Improvement Process, etc)
• Coordinate Probe/Final Test transfer from New Product Introduction to High Volume Manufacturing from Renesas Product Group groups
• Execute new test capacity expansions (tester/ handler/ hardware) to ensure sufficient capacity and meet production demand
• Deployment of new tester/handler technology and test solutions to test manufacturing sites from test development
• Implement best known practices and process within test manufacturing sites
• Drive Gross Margins (OEE, Yield, Retest) improvement initiatives

Job Description

This position is expected to provide Test Operations and Engineering support for products post manufacturing release and deliver operational excellence through cost reductions, OEE, yield and cycle time improvements to achieve our test KPI goals with our Test Manufacturing Sites (Internal and Outsourcing Suppliers) in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and across Asia (Taiwan, China, Korea). This position reports into Operations Engineering Department (OED).

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for Test Operations interface to Renesas Product Groups and other functional teams (Supply Chain, Quality, Packaging, Foundry, PMO) across US, Japan, India, Malaysia, and China on all phases of product lifecycle
• Execute daily test operations activities with internal factories and test OSATs to ensure customer delivery fulfillment (i.e. Lot tracking and dispositions, Test Program releases, Hardware Troubleshooting/Repairs, Equipment up-time, Tester Utilization OEE tracking, Continuous Improvement Process, etc)
• Coordinate Probe/Final Test transfer from New Product Introduction to High Volume Manufacturing from Renesas Product Group groups
• Execute new test capacity expansions (tester/ handler/ hardware) to ensure sufficient capacity and meet production demand
• Deployment of new tester/handler technology and test solutions to test manufacturing sites from test development
• Implement best known practices and process within test manufacturing sites
• Drive Gross Margins (OEE, Yield, Retest) improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computing or related engineering discipline

• Preferable with > 7 years of experience in High Volume Semiconductor Test Manufacturing environment or Test Product Engineering roles
• Strong understanding of product knowledge & test methodology of analog/digital/power product, failure analysis and reliability test
• Experience with any of the major ATE tester platforms (Teradyne ETS364/Flex/ETS800, Advantest 93k, SPEA and Cohu) and main streams of test handler/prober platforms
• Excellent problem-solving ability (8D, Why-Why Analysis, Process & Manufacturing challenges)
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills to interact with people at all levels
• Strong project management skills

Good to have

• Experience to Power Modules Testing
• Experience with Visual Basic/C++ programming
• 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. 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.