Test Maintenance Technician

Renesas; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Malaysia seeks a Test Maintenance Technician to sustain Final Test operations in a high-volume semiconductor environment. You will maintain test performance, support equipment and hardware, and help ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Key duties include performing PMs on ATE testers and handlers, replacing consumables, calibrating instruments, troubleshooting hardware issues, and supporting Failure Analysis with data for root cause.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Strong understanding of electronics and mechanics.
• Experience with ATE platforms (UltraFLEX, V93K, T2000) and handlers is a plus.
• Familiarity with handler/prober mechanics and thermal control systems.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills; able to spot patterns.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and 3/6 monthly preventive maintenance on ATE testers, handlers, and contactors.
• Clean and replace consumable parts like contactor pins, sockets, and indexers.
• Calibrate test system instruments (voltage sources, digital pins, PMUs).
• Troubleshoot hardware issues in the test cell (mechanical, electrical, thermal).
• Support Test Engineers by correlating failures and collecting data for root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineers on process improvements to resolve yield issues.
• Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Prepare and maintain test-related documentation and reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting hardware

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Electronic Engineering/ Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

UltraFLEX

V93K

T2000

EPSON handler

JHT

Vitrox

Job description

We are seeking fresh/experienced Test Maintenance Technician to support and sustain Final Test (FT) operations in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining stable test performance, supporting equipment and hardware, and ensuring consistent product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, 3/6 monthly preventative maintenance (PM) on ATE testers, handlers, and contactors.
• Clean and replace consumable parts like contactor pins, sockets, and indexers.
• Perform routine calibration of the test system's instruments (voltage sources, digital pins, parametric measurement units).
• Troubleshoot hardware issues related to the test cell, including mechanical, electrical, and thermal problems
• Support Test Engineers in correlating failures and gathering data for root cause analysis.
• Work closely with Engineers to implement process improvements and resolve yield issues
• Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations
• Prepare and maintain test-related documentation and reports

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering/ Mechatronic Engineering
• Strong understanding of electronics, mechanical.
• Proficiency with ATE platforms (e.g., UltraFLEX, V93K, T2000) and Class/Tape Handler (eg: EPSON handler, JHT, Vitrox) is a major plus.
• Familiarity with handler/prober mechanics and thermal control systems.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for patterns.
• High level of initiative to troubleshoot complex hardware/software systems.
• Rigorous attention to detail and procedure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience supporting high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments
• Added advantage with ability to read and interpret datasheets, test limits, and schematics

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.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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 .