Test Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Test Maintenance Technician

Role Summary

Support and sustain Final Test (FT) operations in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment by maintaining test equipment, ensuring stable test performance, and supporting product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

The role is based in the Kulim manufacturing site and works closely with Test Engineers and production teams to troubleshoot hardware, perform preventative maintenance, and support yield improvement activities.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Early-career. The position accepts fresh graduates and candidates with relevant maintenance or production experience; no specific years of experience required.

Responsibilities

The technician performs routine and corrective maintenance on ATE test systems and related handlers, supports failure investigation, and maintains test documentation.

• Perform daily, monthly, and periodic (3/6-month) preventative maintenance on ATE testers, handlers, and contactors.
• Clean and replace consumables such as contactor pins, sockets, and indexers.
• Calibrate test system instruments (voltage sources, digital pins, PMUs) on a routine basis.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and thermal hardware issues in the test cell.
• Support Test Engineers by correlating failures and gathering data for root-cause analysis.
• Work with engineering to implement process improvements and resolve yield issues.
• Participate in failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Prepare and maintain test-related documentation and reports.

Requirements

Core technical skills and production-fit behaviors required for reliable test maintenance support.

• Must-have: Solid understanding of electronics and basic mechanical principles; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and adherence to procedures; ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must-have: Experience with preventative maintenance, calibration, and basic instrument checks.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity or proficiency with ATE platforms (e.g., UltraFLEX, V93K, T2000) and handlers (EPSON, JHT, Vitrox).
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of handler/prober mechanics and thermal control systems; experience supporting high-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
• Nice-to-have: Ability to read and interpret datasheets, test limits, and schematics.

Education Requirements

Diploma in Electronic Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.

About the Employer

Renesas is a global embedded semiconductor company providing solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT markets.

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.