Staff/Sr Staff Product Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Sustaining Staff Product Test Engineer to own the sustaining test program and drive improvements across multiple product lifecycles. The role emphasizes collaboration with design, test, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure long-term quality and manufacturability of power IC products.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience with Automated Test Systems, hands-on test hardware, and proficiency in Python/C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and test programs.
• Proficient in programming/scripting: C++, Python, Perl.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting abilities with ATE instruments.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g., JMP).
• Product management mindset with focus on cost, ROI, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own sustaining test program across multiple product lifecycles.
• Drive COGS improvements and process optimization (yield, test time, failures).
• Develop automation tools to improve operations and reporting.
• Support customer returns, analyze performance, and increase test coverage for quality.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and collaborate with operations, QA, reliability, and OSAT.

Skills

Test hardware

Test program development

Data analysis

Python

C++

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic, Physics, Computer or related fields

Tools

Advantest V93K

Terradyne ETS

COHU Diamondx

SPEA DOT800

Job description

Job Description

Sustaining Staff Product Test Engineers ensures product continuity after mass production by manage SPS, controllers and various AI products lifecycle, resolving production, package, process issues, and improving COGS. We are seeking a Product & Test Expert to join our team with a primary focus on sustaining engineering activities. his role as the Product owner and is critical in ensuring the long-term quality, reliability, and manufacturability of our power IC products. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including design, test, manufacturing, and quality—to support mature products in high-volume production, drive yield improvement, resolve customer issues, and extend product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Mass Production Sustaining Test Program owner to multiple products lifecycle.
• Sustaining Product COGS improvement and process optimization such as Yield/Volume/Test Time/failure improvements. Improve Test process and prevent potential quality excursions.
• Develop automation tools to improve operational performance and reporting efficiency.
• Support customer return activities, analyze product performance, failure modes, and increase test coverage for quality (RMA/FA).
• Serve as a mentor for less experienced engineers
• Cross function interface with Operation, QA, Reliability, Factory and OSAT

Requirements:

• Experience with test hardware and test program development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering in Electrical/Electronic, Physics, Computer or related fields
• Experience with Advantest V93K, Terradyne ETS, or COHU Diamondx, or SPEA DOT800
• Experience in programming/scripting such as C++, basic, Perl, python.
• Proficient with ATE analog digital instruments and strong debug/troubleshooting experience
• Experience in Data manipulation and analysis skill. Familiar with JMP, PDF Exenso is a plus.
• Product Management skill. Strong sense of Cost, ROI and efficiency
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable and good time management skill
• 5+ years of experience working with Automated Test Systems (ATE)
• Need to work onsite.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

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.

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.