Product Quality Engineer (f/m/d)

The PQE is responsible for ensuring quality and reliability performance of our products, wherever they are designed, manufactured, and assembled, by performing best in class Product Qualification in accordance with international standards and customer requirements.

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.

· 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, …)

· Define, evaluate, and implement suitable stress tests for related product 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 systematically fed back into design and process improvements.

· Good understanding of semiconductors and the semiconductor industry.

· Good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fab, assembly, test).

· Strong knowledge on industry quality, reliability standards (JEDEC, AEC etc.), and qualification methodologies.

· Experience with failure analysis workflows and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis).

· Strong 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.

· 5+ years of experience

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.