Job Description

Drive final-stage product reliability and operational excellence by overseeing the quality of Integrated Circuit (IC) testing processes. In this role, you will govern final test operations, including Automated Test Equipment (ATE) setups. You will use statistical methods to prevent escape defects, minimize test-induced damage, and ensure every shipped chip meets zero-defect standards.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain product and process quality to ensure compliance with customer requirements and company standards.
Lead 8D structured problem-solving teams to investigate final test yield drops, high retest rates, and customer quality returns (RMA).
Implement strict controls to prevent mechanical damage (e.g., bent leads, cracked packages, electrostatic discharge damage) during automated handling.
Preside over the Material Review Board (MRB) to isolate, evaluate, and dispose of non-conforming lots or chips flagged with unusual binning patterns.
Continually review and update Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) documents based on real-time line failure data.
Conduct routine process and workstation audits to maintain absolute alignment with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 automotive quality standards.

Qualifications

Possess at least Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related discipline.
Deep practical understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and 8D methodologies.
3+ years of experience in semiconductor backend quality engineering, specifically within IC final testing, or product engineering environments.
Self-motivated and self-discipline.
Proficiency communication skills and able to work independently and as a team player as well as interact with people at all levels.

Additional Information

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.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer (Testing Process)