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This role owns test floor performance analysis, equipment effectiveness, shop floor layout, and factory automation initiatives across the PZ3 and KD test floors.\nThe Senior Industrial Engineer is the analytical owner of test floor performance: balancing day-to-day floor support with longer-term capacity, layout, and automation roadmaps, and acting as the primary interface between Production, Equipment, Planning, and Quality.\nKey Responsibilities\nAnalyze test output entitlement versus actual performance and drive structured improvement plans to close the gap.\nTrack equipment OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) against target, perform root-cause gap analysis, and drive corrective actions.\nLead test floor layout optimization to improve material flow, equipment utilization, and floor efficiency.\nDesign and optimize shop floor layout, including material mobility tools (carts, AMRs/AGVs) and WIP staging areas, to support efficient flow and minimize handling time.\nSupport daily shop floor planning and optimization in coordination with Production and Planning teams.\nConduct regular audits of device UPH (Units Per Hour) to validate test time accuracy and flag deviations.\nIdentify and implement factory internal process optimization opportunities across man and machine utilization.\nDrive factory automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention and improve throughput and consistency.\nSupport ISO and other factory quality/compliance audits with data, documentation, and process evidence.\nLead benchmarking activities to harmonize test floor practices and KPIs across manufacturing sites.\nSupport production expansion planning and execution, including capacity modeling and line qualification.\nCoordinate equipment movement, both internal relocations and external transfers, ensuring minimal production disruption.\nOwn asset tracking and lifecycle management for test equipment.\nPartner with Equipment, Quality, Planning, and Production teams to prioritize and resolve floor-level issues.\nPresent performance data, root-cause findings, and improvement proposals to management.\nMentor junior engineers and technicians on IE methodology and continuous improvement tools.\nCore Competencies\nData-Driven Problem Solving - Improvement plans are grounded in OEE/UPH data and root-cause analysis, not assumptions\nFloor Layout & Flow Ownership - Test floor and WIP layouts are actively optimized, not left static\nAutomation & Continuous Improvement - Shifts the floor from manual, reactive work toward automated, standardized processes\nCross-Functional Coordination - Aligns Production, Equipment, Planning, and Quality without escalation bottlenecks\n Audit & Standardization Readiness - Keeps documentation and benchmarking audit-ready across sites at all times\n Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.\n5-8+ years of experience in semiconductor backend test manufacturing, with direct exposure to industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering functions.\nDemonstrated experience with OEE analysis, capacity/UPH studies, and floor layout or process optimization projects.\nExperience supporting or leading automation initiatives on a production floor.\nStrong data analysis skills (Excel required; SQL, Minitab, or similar statistical tools a plus).\nWorking knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement methodologies.\nFamiliarity with semiconductor test equipment and factory MES/data systems.\nExperience working within a regulated or audited manufacturing environment (e.g., ISO 9001/14001) is an advantage.\nPreferred Skills\nSix Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification.\nPrior experience with factory automation deployment (robotics, AMRs/AGVs, or equipment integration).\nExperience working across multiple manufacturing sites or supporting multi-site benchmarking.\nStructured problem-solving training or certification (8D, DMAIC, PDCA).\nStrong project management skills with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives to completion.\n 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.\nAt 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.\nWe believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.\nAre you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?\nRenesas 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. 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