The Backend Process Quality Engineer oversees the final phases of production, including assembly, packaging, and final testing. This role ensures the manufacturing line operates within specified parameters, minimizes defect rates, and drive continuously improves activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the technical lead to investigate quality issues detected post-test.
- Formulate rigorous 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone reports to resolve line deviations and customer returns (RMA), ensuring definitive containment actions are deployed.
- Execute line audits in the back-end finishing area to maintain strict adherence to IATF 16949 (Automotive) or ISO 9001 quality standards.
- Maintain and optimize Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) profiles specifically tailored to handling, laser marking, baking, tape-and-reel, packing and shipping.
- Manage risk evaluations and quality verifications for backend line alterations involving Man, Machine, Material, or Method.
- Possess at least bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or an equivalent technical discipline.
- Required skill(s): 8D report writing.
- Knowledge in QC core tools, ISO 9001, IATF16949 Quality Management system, PPAP, APQP, MSA, FMEA and control plan is essential.
- 2–5+ years of experience in electronics assembly, semiconductor backend processing, or advanced packaging.
- Self-motivated and self-discipline.
- Proficiency communication skills and able to work independently and as a team player as well as interact with people at all levels.
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’
At Renesas, you can:
- Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
- Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
- Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.
Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?
Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or equivalent technical discipline
- 2-5+ years experience in electronics assembly, semiconductor backend processing, or advanced packaging
- 8D report writing
- Knowledge of QC core tools, ISO 9001, IATF16949, PPAP, APQP, MSA, FMEA and control plan
- Experience with PFMEA for handling, laser marking, baking, tape-and-reel, packing and shipping processes
- Ability to conduct line audits and manage risk evaluations for Man, Machine, Material, Method changes
- Self-motivation and self-discipline
- Proficient communication skills; able to work independently and in teams and interact at all levels
Renesas Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Feedback suggests pay is generally fair-to-good across many roles, with base pay aligned to prevailing market levels in multiple U.S. locations. Engineering and leadership tracks can be competitive on total compensation, reinforcing a sense that pay can meet market expectations in key job families.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is solid and well-regarded by employees. Day-one eligibility in U.S. roles is described, supporting confidence in access and continuity of care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and parental leave provide a comprehensive time-off framework. Company initiatives like Renesas Day and meeting-light Focus Fridays further support time away and balance.
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