Hardware Test Engineer at Renesas Electronics

George Town, Penang, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ATE Hardware Management, Vendor Management, Budget Management, Gross Margin Improvement, NPI Timeline Execution, Technical Evaluation, Hardware Debugging, Schematic Reading, PCB Layout Interpretation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Executive Communication, Global Collaboration, CAD, Hardware Design, Technical Planning

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Job Description 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. Qualifications 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 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. Employment Type: Regular (PERM) Remote Work Available: No

Responsibilities

Coordinates the end-to-end design and production release of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) hardware while managing vendor relationships and budgets. Performs technical evaluations and debugging to drive hardware optimization and cost improvement initiatives.