Renesas Electronics: Sr Quality Assurance Engineer — Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

About Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics develops semiconductors for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and connected-device applications. Its employer description identifies microcontrollers, system-on-chip devices, analogue components and power products within its portfolio. These components form part of electronic systems made by other manufacturers. Renesas also describes combining complementary products into solutions for customers, connecting individual chips with the needs of an end application. Its business therefore involves both semiconductor technology and how that technology is used in wider electronic products.

The position and its setting

Renesas Electronics lists Sr Quality Assurance Engineer in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, under reference 20028559_2026-05-13. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 22 October 2026
• Brands: Renesas Electronics

Responsibilities and work described

• The Senior Product Quality Engineer (Sr
• PQE) is responsible for leading Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) programs and ensuring long-term quality and reliability performance of our products across design, manufacturing, and field deployment
• This role drives best-in-class reliability monitoring, stress testing, and continuous improvement to meet international standards and customer requirements
• The Sr
• PQE works cross-functionally with Design, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability Labs, FA Labs, and Customer/Supplier Quality teams to prevent defects, proactively identify reliability risks, and drive robust product quality throughout the product lifecycle
• Leadership: and optimize Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) strategies and programs for production products, including sample selection, test setup, acceleration models, and data analysis
• Define, implement, and continuously improve ORT plans and suitable stress tests tailored to specific product applications and use conditions
• Attend key milestone meetings (from design kick-off through production transfer) with a emphasis on long-term reliability risks and ORT requirements
• Execution: and review product qualifications (new products, second source, material/design/process changes) while ensuring seamless integration with ORT programs
• Quality / delivery: product compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC, AEC, etc.)
• Communicate ORT plans, results, and reliability data with internal stakeholders and customers (Silicon, Package, and Board Level)
• Participate in and lead risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA) with a focus on long-term reliability; ensure mitigation actions are implemented, validated, and monitored via ORT
• Review: qualification and ORT test results, assess risks, and provide quality approval for production release or change management
• Generate and publish high-quality qualification and ongoing reliability reports with clear risk assessments and recommendations
• Leadership: failure analysis for ORT and qualification failures using advanced electrical, mechanical, and materials analysis techniques; drive root cause identification and corrective actions
• Define and implement reliability enhancement measures jointly with cross-functional teams to achieve high product robustness

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Key Performance Measures
• Effectiveness and efficiency of Ongoing Reliability Testing programs (early detection of issues, zero escapes, timely feedback loops)
• Overall Product Reliability and Quality performance alignment to Division KPIs
• Qualification and ORT achievement in terms of timing, quality, and costs
• Successful risk mitigation and continuous improvement impact (reduction in field returns, DPPM, etc.)
• Knowledge, Skills and
• Understanding: semiconductors and the semiconductor industry
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fab, assembly, test) and their impact on long-term reliability
• Expert-level knowledge of industry quality and reliability standards, qualification methodologies, and acceleration models (JEDEC, AEC, IPC, etc.)
• Extensive experience with Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT), reliability monitoring, and statistical data analysis
• Experience: failure analysis workflows and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, Weibull analysis, etc.)
• Analytical, structured problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Communication and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customers
• Lead cross-functional teams and projects independently
• Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Written and verbal English is mandatory
• Flexible to undertake international travel at short notice
• Self-motivated, proactive, and business-oriented mindset
• Interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills

Experience and professional background

• 5+ years of experience

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Renesas Electronics

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Renesas Electronics posting below and match the title and reference 20028559_2026-05-13.

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Practical preparation: data analysis

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Relevant skills

• ISO
• data analysis
• manufacturing
• compliance
• stakeholder management
• root-cause analysis
• communication