Staff Engineer Reliability

Infineon Technologies; Penang; On-site; MYR 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in Malaysia seeks a Staff Engineer, Reliability Quality to oversee laboratory operations, lead root-cause analyses, and ensure compliance with global semiconductor and automotive standards. The role emphasizes quality excellence, mentoring teams, and collaboration with global matrix networks to deliver reliable turnkey solutions.

You will champion reliability failure investigations, manage audits, and drive continuous improvements across multiple sites, promoting a culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Materials Science, Physics, or related).
• 3–5 years of experience in semiconductor reliability testing, quality engineering, or failure analysis labs.

Responsibilities

• Drive robust 8D investigations, containment activities and RCCA to ensure effective corrective actions.
• Oversee lab operations and ensure KPI targets are met; manage lab documentation and support to engineers.
• Collaborate with global teams to align testing methodologies and compliance standards (JEDEC, AEC-Q100/Q006, IATF 16949).
• Lead staff training and 5S/continuous improvement initiatives to maintain excellence.

Skills

8D Methodology

RCCA Tools

5 Whys

Fishbone

Quality Management Tools

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

We are seeking a data-driven and detail-oriented Staff Engineer, Reliability Quality to oversee laboratory operations, drive root cause analysis, and ensure compliance with global semiconductor and automotive standards. In this role, you will champion quality excellence, mentor technical teams, and collaborate with global matrix networks to deliver high-turnkey reliability solutions.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
  • Drive robust 8D investigations, containment activities, and deviation management to ensure effective Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
  • Champion technical problem-solving efforts, providing expert guidance and mentorship to lab technicians during failure investigations.
  • Coach teams on reliability failure investigations, ensuring a deep understanding of failure mechanisms and stress test behaviors in accordance with JEDEC and AEC-Q standards.
• Operations & Quality Management
  • Oversee daily laboratory operations to consistently meet KPI targets and exceed client expectations for full and half turnkey solutions.
  • Manage the lab documentation system, providing critical administrative and technical support to lab and operational engineers.
  • Deploy and maintain Quality Management tools and methodologies across all laboratory processes to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards.
  • Lead internal audit management, overseeing the preparation, execution, and closure of audit findings to maintain certification readiness.
• Global Alignment & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as the primary interface for the global Reliability Product Testing (RPT) matrix, internal clients, and external auditors (including IATF 16949 compliance audits).
  • Collaborate with global RPT experts to align, standardize, and implement consistent testing methodologies and compliance standards (JEDEC, AEC-Q100 / Q006).
  • Actively participate in the Infineon global RPT standardization matrix to drive continuous improvement and cross-site synergy.
• Team Development & Workplace Excellence
  • Lead staff training programs and manage competency certification processes to elevate team capabilities.
  • Drive 5S coordination and change management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellent housekeeping habits.

Your profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of working experience in semiconductor reliability testing, quality engineering, or failure analysis lab environments.
• Industry Standards: Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with semiconductor and automotive standards, including JEDEC, AEC-Q100 /Q006, and IATF 16949 quality management systems.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in 8D methodology, RCCA tools (5Whys, Fishbone), and core Quality Management tools.
• Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder management and communications kills to effectively collaborate with global teams and matrix organizations.

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