Renesas Electronics

Senior Staff Test Engineer

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

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EmployerRenesas Electronics
LocationBayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted25 days ago

Responsibilities:

Test Strategy & Development

Develop cost-effective and high-efficiency test solutions for GaN power discretes, high-voltage GaN FETs, bidirectional switches, and other power semiconductor products, ensuring robust test coverage, optimized test time, high production yield, and low cost of test.
Create, debug, and release test programs on discrete testers and mixed signal ATE platforms. Lead the transition of legacy platforms to new technology nodes.

Hardware Design & Requirements

Lead the design reviews and acceptance of high-performance test interface hardware provided by external vendors.
Design test hardware including load boards, probe heads, and sockets.
Define test hardware requirements based on device specifications and characterization data

Execution & Sustaining

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through validation, release, and yield ramp activities.
Provide sustaining support for production products and test platforms.
Lead platform conversions and drive efficiency improvements across multiple ATE systems.

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Technical Expertise

Apply knowledge of wide bandgap semiconductors, power devices, and analog measurement techniques.
Perform high-voltage and high-current testing safely and efficiently.
Use lab tools such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, and ATE debugging utilities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner with design, product, reliability, test, and operations teams to ensure smooth project execution.
Organize technical data and present findings for engineering and management teams

Experience

5–12+ years in semiconductor test engineering (depending on degree: BS or MS).
Hands-on experience with wafer sort and final test.
Programming background in C++, VBA, or similar languages

Technical Skills

Proficiency with ATE instrumentation and platforms (discrete test systems and mixed-signal testers, e.g., Acco STS8300).
Solid understanding of wide bandgap semiconductors (e.g., GaN).
Experience with power and analog test methodologies.
Familiarity with semiconductor fabrications, assembly, and packaging processes.

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Ability to organize, analyze, and present technical information clearly.

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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