Staff Test Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Kulim; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is looking for a Staff Test Engineer in Kulim, Malaysia. This role involves leading test development for power management solutions and improving testing strategies. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science with at least 8 years of experience in ATE test development, including programming skills in C++ and knowledge of statistical analysis tools. The company promotes a hybrid work model and values inclusive culture.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strong experience in ATE test development for analog, digital and mixed signals.
• Experience in programming such as C++, basic, Perl, python, etc.
• Proficient with ATE analog/digital instruments and PCB layout parasitic reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead test development for power management including ATE platform selection and test plan development.
• Collaborate with local and worldwide teams to align test strategies with objectives.
• Analyze ATE test results using statistical analysis to improve stability.

Skills

ATE test development

Programming (C++, Perl, Python)

Data analysis and GR&R methodology

Debugging analog products

Collaboration with teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer engineering or Computer science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Job Description

Renesas is hiring a Staff Test Engineer for the System Attach PMIC (SAP) business unit to lead new product test development from concept to high-volume production. This role works closely with design and applications teams to define test modes, execute characterization, and ensure products meet Renesas’ quality standards. You will be involved throughout the NPI process - feasibility, DFT, hardware design, device bring‑up, ATE characterization, and production release - while driving improvements in efficiency, yield, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Test development for power management: ATE platform selection, design for test (DFT) implementation, test plan development, ATE hardware design, and delivering robust & cost‑effective test solutions
• Collaborating with other local and worldwide functional teams to align test strategies with overall business and quality objectives
• Ensuring test solutions meet coverage requirements and are robust in production
• Analyzing ATE test results using statistical analysis applications to help improve repeatability and stability
• Providing overall planning support for test development projects, including setting development timelines, budgets, expected test times and keeping projects on schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer engineering or Computer science.
• 8+ years of strong experience in ATE test development for analog, digital and mixed signal on ETS364. 93k, Micorflex and ETS800 a plus.
• Experience in programming such as C++, basic, Perl, python, etc.
• Experience in testing and collecting data on IC chips or circuits using standard tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Experience with data analysis and GR&R methodology. JMP application knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient with ATE analog/digital instruments, PCB layout parasitic reduction, and strong debug/troubleshooting experience
• Hands‑on experience in debugging analog products with serial bus interfaces
• Travel 0-10%

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 our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in‑office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.