Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial,...
About the role
Renesas is looking for an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to drive productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement across our semiconductor backend test operations at our Penang site. This role owns test floor performance analysis, equipment effectiveness, shop floor layout, and factory automation initiatives across the PZ3 and KD test floors. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5–8+ years of experience in semiconductor backend test manufacturing, with direct exposure to industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering functions
- Demonstrated experience with OEE analysis, capacity/UPH studies, and floor layout or process optimization projects
- Experience supporting or leading automation initiatives on a production floor
- Strong data analysis skills (Excel required, SQL, Minitab, or similar statistical tools a plus)
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement methodologies
More about this role
Renesas is looking for an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to drive productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement across our semiconductor backend test operations at our Penang site. This role owns test floor performance analysis, equipment effectiveness, shop floor layout, and factory automation initiatives across the PZ3 and KD test floors.
The Senior Industrial Engineer is the analytical owner of test floor performance: balancing day-to-day floor support with longer-term capacity, layout, and automation roadmaps, and acting as the primary interface between Production, Equipment, Planning, and Quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze test output entitlement versus actual performance and drive structured improvement plans to close the gap.
- Track equipment OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) against target, perform root-cause gap analysis, and drive corrective actions.
- Lead test floor layout optimization to improve material flow, equipment utilization, and floor efficiency.
- Design and optimize shop floor layout, including material mobility tools (carts, AMRs/AGVs) and WIP staging areas, to support efficient flow and minimize handling time.
- Support daily shop...
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