Renesas Electronics
embedded semiconductor
PrincipalQualityAssuranceEngineer
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“Principal Quality Assurance Engineer at Renesas Electronics. Skills: Quality Assurance, Reliability Engineering, Product Qualification, Semiconductor Industry Knowledge, Failure Analysis. ensuring quality and reliability performance of our products. performing best in class Product Qualification”
What You'll Achieve.
Qualification achievement in terms of timing, quality, and costs; Overall Product Quality achievement alignment to Division KPIs
Industry & Context.
analytical and structured problem-solving mindset; root cause analysis
Flexible to undertake international travel at short notice
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience in a Quality Engineer or Reliability Engineer role, Good understanding of semiconductor industry and in semiconductor modules including SPS for AI/data center application, Good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fab, assembly – both IC and module - test), knowledge on industry quality, reliability standards, and qualification methodologies (i. e. modules, SiP), Experience with failure analysis workflows and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis), analytical and structured problem-solving mindset, Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams, Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities, Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment, Written and verbal English is mandatory, Self-motivated and business service minded, Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
Nice to Have
Flexible to undertake international travel at short notice
What You'll Do.
ensuring quality and reliability performance of our products
performing best in class Product Qualification
Reliability Monitoring through ORT
drive robust product quality
continuous improvement initiatives
Attend related Milestones Meetings
and review Qualification
and implement suitable stress tests
Ensure product compliance with internal specifications
customer requirements
and applicable standards
Communicate qualification plans and data with customer
Participate in risk assessments
Review qualification test results
provide quality approval for production release or change management
Generate and publish qualification reports
Handling of the resolution for qualification related issues
Coordinate failure analysis for qualification failures
Define and implement measures jointly with related teams to achieve high product robustness
Highlight in timely manner potential criticalities and risks on the success of qualifications
Ensure lessons learned from product quality issues are systematically fed back into design and process improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works cross-functionally with Design, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability Labs, FA Labs, and Customer/Supplier Quality; Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders; Communicate qualification plans and data with customer; Excellent communication skills; Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
Process & Methodology
manage multiple priorities
Full Job Description
Renesas Electronics is seeking a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer-AI who is responsible for ensuring quality and reliability performance of our products (including module, SiP), wherever they are designed, manufactured, and assembled, by performing best in class Product Qualification in accordance with international standards and customer requirements. The PQE is also responsible for Reliability Monitoring through ORT. The PQE works cross-functionally with Design, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability Labs, FA Labs, and Customer/Supplier Quality to prevent defects, drive robust product quality and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Attend related Milestones Meetings starting at Design kick-off through to production transfer. * Define, perform, and review Qualification (new products, second source, material changes, design changes, process changes, …) with focus on AI Module products * Define, evaluate, and implement suitable stress tests for related product/module applications. * Ensure product compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC, etc.). * Communicate qualification plans and data with customer (Silicon, Package and Board Level). * Participate in risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA) and ensure mitigation actions are implemented and validated. * Review qualification test results, assess risks, and provide quality approval for production release or change management. * Generate and publish qualification reports. * Handling of the resolution for qualification related issues in a timely manner. * Coordinate failure analysis for qualification failures using electrical, mechanical, or materials analysis techniques. * Define and implement measures jointly with related teams to achieve high product robustness. * Highlight in timely manner potential criticalities and risks on the success of qualifications. * Ensure lessons learned from product quality issues are syste
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