Test Operation Director at Renesas Electronics

George Town, Penang, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Operations, Backend Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, KPI Management, Automation, Digitalization, Capacity Planning, Quality Improvement, Stakeholder Management, ISO Standards, ESG Initiatives, Process Improvement, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Lead Test Operations and Backend Manufacturing to support business growth, operational excellence, and manufacturing efficiency. Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, productivity, automation, and capacity readiness while ensuring achievement of key operational KPIs and AOP targets. Key Responsibilities Lead Test Operations and Backend Manufacturing. Drive manufacturing cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives. Monitor and improve key KPIs including LOH, Unit Cost, OTD, OEE, Process Cycle Time, and Yield. Drive automation, digitalization, and data-driven process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency. Develop automation and smart manufacturing solutions to improve operational performance and reporting efficiency. Ensure facility and capacity readiness to support production and revenue plans. Drive quality improvement initiatives toward zero RMA and high product reliability. Support AOP goals through productivity, cost-saving, and variance improvement initiatives. Support customer audits and ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO45001, and company standards. Lead, coach, and develop teams to support technology growth, NPI readiness, and operational excellence. Promote workplace safety, ESG initiatives, inventory optimization, recycling, and waste reduction activities. Work with ISO14001/ISO45001 team members closely in achieving ESG initiatives set by the company. Supports green energy, company wide inventory reduction efforts, recycle and elimination of waste. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related disciplines. Minimum 7 years of managerial experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations, preferably in Test Operations and Backend Manufacturing. Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, process improvement, automation, and operational excellence methodologies. Proven leadership experience in driving cross-functional projects and managing operational KPIs. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead teams effectively. Familiarity with ISO standards, ESG initiatives, and manufacturing compliance requirements is an added advantage. 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

Lead test operations and backend manufacturing to drive operational excellence, cost reduction, and manufacturing efficiency. Oversee key KPIs, automation initiatives, and capacity readiness to support business growth and revenue plans.