Renesas Electronics
Semiconductors
TestOperationDirector
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“Test Operation Director at Renesas Electronics. Skills: Test Operations, Backend Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Leadership. Lead Test Operations and Backend Manufacturing. Drive manufacturing cost reduction”
What You'll Achieve.
support business growth; operational excellence; manufacturing efficiency; achievement of key operational KPIs; AOP targets; zero RMA; high product reliability; production and revenue plans
Industry & Context.
analytical; problem-solving; decision-making skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 7 years of managerial experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations, knowledge of manufacturing operations, process improvement, automation, operational excellence methodologies, Proven leadership experience in driving cross-functional projects, managing operational KPIs, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, Good communication skills, stakeholder management skills, ability to lead teams effectively
Nice to Have
preferably in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related disciplines, preferably in Test Operations and Backend Manufacturing, Familiarity with ISO standards, ESG initiatives, manufacturing compliance requirements
What You'll Do.
Lead Test Operations and Backend Manufacturing
Drive manufacturing cost reduction
Monitor and improve key KPIs
and data-driven process improvements
Develop automation and smart manufacturing solutions
Ensure facility and capacity readiness
Drive quality improvement initiatives
Support customer audits
Promote workplace safety
Work with ISO14001/ISO45001 team members closely
Supports green energy
company wide inventory reduction efforts
recycle and elimination of waste
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional projects; stakeholder management; lead teams effectively; Work with ISO14001/ISO45001 team members closely
Communication Scope
Good communication
Process & Methodology
driving cross-functional projects
Full 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-
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