Test and System Administrator Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor solution provider in Penang is seeking a Test & System Administrator Engineer at the graduate/entry level. This position focuses on developing and testing automation solutions for semiconductor operations. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant bachelor’s degree along with basic software skills in C++, Visual Basic, Python, or Java. Applicants will support engineering and IT systems, conduct performance monitoring, and assist with automation systems. Remote work is not available for this role.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible and inclusive work environment

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate with a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Basic software skills in programming languages such as C++, Visual Basic, Python, or Java.
• Understanding of electronics fundamentals, including digital/analog circuits and IC basics.
• Familiarity with computer networks and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge in Linux and Windows system administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing automation software and hardware solutions.
• Support implementation of automation systems on the production floor.
• Help maintain test program release infrastructure.
• Provide day-to-day support for engineering and IT systems.
• Monitor system performance and conduct routine health checks.
• Participate in system upgrades and maintenance activities.

Skills

C++ programming

Visual Basic

Python

Java

Electronics fundamentals

Computer networks

Linux system administration

Windows system administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Test & System Administrator Engineer (Graduate / Entry Level)

Full-time
Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
Remote Work Available: No

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing automation software and hardware solutions to support semiconductor test and manufacturing operations.
• Support the implementation and commissioning of automation systems on the production floor, including equipment connectivity and data‑collection workflows.
• Help set up and maintain the test program release infrastructure, ensuring test programs follow defined specifications, documentation requirements, and release procedures.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for engineering and IT systems, including servers, networks, and applications used in manufacturing and test environments.
• Monitor system performance and conduct routine health checks, escalating issues when needed to ensure smooth and continuous production operations.
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and maintenance activities, including backups, recovery processes, and improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Fresh Graduate in Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Basic software skills: C++ programming, Visual Basic, Python or Java.
• Understanding of electronics fundamentals (digital/analog circuits, IC basics).
• Familiarity with computer networks (TCP/IP, switching, basic troubleshooting).
• Knowledge in Linux/Windows system administration.

About Renesas

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.