Strip Test Engineer — Yield & Process Optimization

Nexperia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia Malaysia is seeking an experienced backend test engineer to maintain, optimize, and develop the testing and strip-handling processes for semiconductor products mounted on leadframes. You will work with SH5300A strip handler and FH1200 film frame handler to improve yield and reliability.

The role requires a 5+ year background in FT, Tape & Reel, and strip handling, plus strong SPC and GR&R skills, and proficiency with Minitab, JMP, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or materials engineering.
• 5+ years in semiconductor backend manufacturing, especially FT, Tape & Reel, and strip-handling.
• Familiar with ATE and strip-handling machines.
• Strong SPC knowledge with GR&R and capability studies.
• Proficient in data analysis using Minitab, JMP, or advanced Excel.
• Experience with 8D or Six Sigma for root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, and develop backend testing and strip-handling processes.
• Improve yield, reliability, and reduce defects during testing.
• Monitor throughput and minimize equipment downtime and costs.
• Analyze root causes of test failures using statistical data.
• Collaborate with maintenance and vendors to troubleshoot handlers, ATE, and vision systems.
• Develop SOPs, process travelers, and PFMEA documentation.
• Train operators and technicians on new processes and troubleshooting.

Skills

SPC

GR&R

Data analysis

Minitab

JMP

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Materials Engineering

Tools

ATE machinery

Strip handling equipment

Job description

Nexperia Malaysia is seeking an experienced backend test engineer to maintain, optimize, and develop the testing and strip-handling processes for semiconductor products mounted on leadframes. You will work with SH5300A strip handler and FH1200 film frame handler to improve yield and reliability.

The role requires a 5+ year background in FT, Tape & Reel, and strip handling, plus strong SPC and GR&R skills, and proficiency with Minitab, JMP, and advanced Excel.