Renesas Electronics

Hardware Test Engineer

Bayan Lepas, Malaysia · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerRenesas Electronics
LocationBayan Lepas, Malaysia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted5 days ago

Job Summary

This Hardware Engineer role coordinates the end-to-end design, RFQ, and production release process for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) hardware like Change-kits, sockets, load boards and probe cards. The position serves as a vendor point of contact to manage technical follow-ups, inventory tools, budgets, and cross-functional forecasts for timely production availability. Additionally, the engineer performs basic technical evaluations, debugging, and data collection to drive hardware optimization and cost improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

Main contact with ATE hardware vendors for technical, commercial and operational aspects.
Manage and monitor spending budget for ATE hardware,
Manage and maintain the tool/system for ATE hardware request and tracking hardware inventory.
Identify and execute areas for Gross Margin Improvement Initiatives in areas related to load boards, probe cards, test sockets, change kits.
Interface with cross-functional (Product Group’s engineering, operation etc.) teams for forecast on ATE hardware and execute to support NPI timeline, revenue and capacity
Assist in basic technical evaluation and validation of ATE hardware (e.g., sockets, boards, and change kits) and support debug, checkout, and documentation.

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Experience in semiconductor ATE hardware (sockets/boards/change kit/probe cards) management
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Experience in Hardware buy-off, and release to production
Technical Planning: Turning technical needs into business plans.
Advanced Analytics: forecasting, and data analysis.
Executive Communication: Presenting complex data clearly to top leaders.
Global Collaboration: Working smoothly across international, multi-department teams
Schematic Reading: Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.
PCB Layout Interpretation: Ability to navigate and review printed circuit board layouts

Good to have

Hardware Design Experience (Sockets/Kits/Boards)
Knowledge in design SW like CAD

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.

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