Principal ATE Test Engineer

Renesas; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics, a leading global semiconductor company, is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to define and lead test methodologies across product development and production. You will guide complex technical decisions and serve as a reference point for the engineering team, coordinating with Design, Product Engineering, Operations and Quality teams worldwide.

The role combines deep hands-on expertise with strategic influence, delivering robust test solutions and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years of experience in test engineering for analog/mixed-signal or power ICs.
• Strong knowledge of DFT techniques and test coverage.
• Proven experience in complex product bring-up, debug and production ramp.
• Advanced data analysis and statistical methods for yield optimization.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test strategy definition for new product development.
• Drive adoption of best-in-class test methodologies and test plans.
• Mentor and lead test engineers for capability growth.
• Ensure robust production release with high coverage and manufacturability.
• Perform root cause analysis and yield improvement initiatives.

Skills

Test strategy

DFT techniques

Data analysis

C/C++

Python

ATE instrumentation

Lead/mentoring

Communication

Job description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

As aPrincipalTest Engineer, you will be responsible to apply a broad level of expertise and knowledge in test discipline, leading and contributing to the development of the company objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.You will need to provide leadership and training.You will ownthe scheduleand work on issues that impact program success and future concepts and products. You will need to work with limited information and full ability to make clear judgements. Long term view is required to align with strategics goals and objectivesas results may impact multiple functions.You will need to network with key decision makers to determine future direction.You are recognizedas an expert by leadership and teams.You can provide technical leading both internal and with external community and vendors.Youmay serve as an organization spokesperson.Maintainstable work relationships for exchanging information with colleagues and leadership to collaboratively solve problems.You will need to coordinatewithdifferent groupsandmaintain stable work relationships for exchanging information with colleagues and leadership

This role is a key technical position combining deep hands-on expertise with strategic influence across product development and production. As a senior individual contributor, the selected candidate will define and lead test methodologies, guide complex technical decisions, and act as a reference point for the broader engineering team.

Renesas Electronics, a leading global semiconductor company, is rapidly scalinginvestingin powerdelivery business. Products includePoint of loads (POL),Hotswap/Efuse,Drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadend-to-end test strategy definitionfor new product development, ensuring scalability, quality, and cost efficiency
• Define and drive adoption ofbest-in-class test methodologies,test plan development, DFT approaches, and ATE hardware design
• Act astechnical leader and mentorfor test engineers, supporting capability growth across the team
• Ensurerobust production release, including high coverage, test time optimization, and manufacturability
• Leadroot cause analysis and yield improvement initiatives, applying advanced statistical and data-driven techniques
• Collaborate cross-functionally withDesign, Product Engineering, Operations, and Quality teamsworldwide
• Provide technical leadership incustomer interactions, escalations, and quality investigations
• Influencetest roadmap and long-term strategy, aligning with business and product requirements
• Supportcost reduction initiativesthrough test optimization and efficiency improvements

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years of experience in test engineering foranalog/mixed-signal or power management ICs
• Strong knowledge of DFT techniques, test coverage analysis, and production flows
• Proven experience in complex product bring-up, debug, and production ramp
• Advanced skills in data analysis, statistical methods, and yield optimization
• Strong programming skills C/C++, python or similar is a plus
• Deep understanding of ATE instrumentation, signal integrity, and hardware design constraints
• Experience in debugginganalogand mixed-signal systems, including serial interfaces
• Strong technical leadership without formal people management responsibility
• Ability to work independently and drive complex problems to resolution
• Strategic mindset with attention to technical details
• Excellent communication skills in global, cross-functional environments
• Capability to mentor engineers and elevate overall team performance

Additional Information

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 ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement .