Staff Hardware Test Engineer – AI Device/Module ATE Lead

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Staff Hardware Test Engineer to drive ATE test solutions for AI device/module portfolios. You will lead design, qualification and production readiness of load boards, probe cards, sockets and change kits for high‑reliability power semiconductor applications in data centers and AI accelerators.

The role requires 7–12 years of semiconductor ATE hardware experience, a B.E.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in semiconductor ATE hardware (sockets/boards/changekit/probe cards) design and module test handling.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).
• Experience in Power devices/modules Hardware and changekit design/layout.
• Experience in ATE handler utilization testing of devices and modules in mass production environment.
• Proven track record in implementing module test solutions.
• Advanced analytical skills (financial modeling, scenario analysis, forecasting).
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the design and logistics of ATE hardware (load boards, probe cards, test sockets and change kits) from definition, RFQ, design review and approval to NPI or Production Release.
• Main contact with ATE hardware vendors for technical, commercial and operational aspects.
• Manage and monitor spending budget for ATE hardware,
• Manage and maintain the tool/system for ATE hardware request and tracking hardware inventory.
• Identify and execute areas for Gross Margin Improvement Initiatives in areas related to load boards, probe cards, test sockets, change kits.
• Interface with cross-functional (Product Group’s engineering, operation etc.) teams for forecast on ATE hardware and execute to support NPI timeline, revenue and capacity
• Technical expertise in module testing (socket, board, change kit and handling) on ATE/handlers and providing technical direction for production solution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

ATE hardware design

Load boards

Probe cards

Test sockets

Change kits

Job description

Renesas Electronics in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Staff Hardware Test Engineer to drive ATE test solutions for AI device/module portfolios. You will lead design, qualification and production readiness of load boards, probe cards, sockets and change kits for high‑reliability power semiconductor applications in data centers and AI accelerators.

The role requires 7–12 years of semiconductor ATE hardware experience, a B.E.