Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Title

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for planning and executing product qualification and reliability activities for semiconductor modules (including SiP) with emphasis on AI/data-center modules. Works cross-functionally with Design, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability and Customer/Supplier Quality to ensure products meet internal specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.

Primary mission: drive qualification, failure analysis, and corrective actions to enable robust production transfers and meet division KPIs.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 10+ years of experience in quality or reliability engineering roles in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

Accountable for qualification planning, execution, reporting, and risk mitigation for module products.

• Lead qualification activities from design kick-off through production transfer, including new product, second source, material, design, and process changes.
• Define, perform, and review qualification and stress tests for module/AI products and related applications.
• Ensure product compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC, etc.).
• Communicate qualification plans and data with customers and internal stakeholders; generate and publish qualification reports.
• 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.
• Coordinate failure analysis for qualification failures using electrical, mechanical, and materials analysis techniques.
• Define and implement measures with related teams to achieve high product robustness and feed lessons learned into design and process improvements.
• Monitor qualification achievement against timing, quality, and cost KPIs.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience; education is listed separately below.

• 10+ years in a Quality Engineer or Reliability Engineer role in the semiconductor industry.
• Practical experience with semiconductor modules/SiP and qualification methodologies; familiarity with SPS for AI/data-center applications.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes: wafer fab, assembly (IC and module), and test.
• Strong knowledge of industry quality and reliability standards and qualification methodologies.
• Experience with failure analysis workflows and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis).
• Strong analytical, structured problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders; English proficiency required.
• Ability to work independently and across global, cross-functional teams; flexible to undertake international travel at short notice.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.