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Job ID : 1614218 Date Updated : September 22nd, 2026

PR/161113 | Senior / Principal Quality Engineer

Location Malaysia, Pulau Pinang
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

A leading global semiconductor organization is seeking a highly motivated Product Quality Engineer (PQE) to drive product qualification, reliability assurance, and quality excellence across a portfolio of semiconductor products, including SPS solutions for AI and data center applications. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality expectations through robust qualification methodologies, reliability monitoring, and risk assessment activities.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability Labs, Failure Analysis, Customer Quality, and Supplier Quality to support new product introductions, engineering changes, second-source qualifications, and ongoing reliability programs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in semiconductor manufacturing processes, reliability testing, qualification standards, and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive product quality, prevent defects, and enable continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute product qualification activities for new products, design changes, material changes, process changes, and second-source qualifications.

  • Define and implement appropriate reliability and stress testing methodologies based on product applications.

  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements, internal quality standards, and industry standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, JEDEC, IEC).

  • Review qualification results, assess risks, and provide quality approval for product releases and engineering changes.

  • Drive On-going Reliability Testing (ORT) and monitor product reliability performance.

  • Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Test, Reliability, FA Labs, and Customer Quality teams to prevent defects and improve product quality.

  • Participate in DFMEA, risk assessments, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Communicate qualification plans, test results, and reliability data with customers and stakeholders.
     

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor quality, reliability, qualification, or product engineering.

  • Good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes including wafer fabrication, assembly, packaging, and testing.

  • Experience with product qualification and reliability methodologies for semiconductor modules, SiP, or power products.

  • Strong knowledge of industry standards such as JEDEC, IEC, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949.

  • Experience with Failure Analysis (FA), FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and risk management.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

  • Willingness to travel internationally when required.

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Malaysia, Pulau Pinang

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Electronics, Semiconductor

Job Category