Senior Engineering/Software Lab Technician

Renesas Electronics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Renesas Bangalore is seeking a skilled Senior Engineering/Software Lab Technician with strong hardware and PC support to enable Software QA, Systems Engineering and Product Development teams. This role is on-site five days a week in the lab.

The position requires hands-on expertise in SMT soldering, board bring-up, debugging, and use of test equipment. You will manage lab PCs, track equipment, and support cross-functional teams with testing and bring-up tasks.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on electronics testing experience.
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets.
• Experience with board bring-up and soldering.
• Familiarity with lab safety and ESD guidelines.
• Diploma/Engineering in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab benches, racks, test stations, and inventory.
• Manage lab PCs and virtual machines for testing.
• Perform board debugging, soldering, and test station maintenance.
• Provide training and document lab safety,ISO and related procedures.
• Support equipment intake and lab equipment planning.

Skills

Electronics testing

Hardware repair

Software troubleshooting

Lab maintenance

ESD safety

Education

Diploma/Engineering in electrical/electronic/embedded/computer

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

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

Renesas Bangalore is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Engineering/Software Lab Technician with strong hardware and PC support experience to enable Software QA, Systems Engineering, and Product Development teams developing industry-leading digital controllers for AI, client, and server applications used by top-tier customers. This position requires on-site presence in the lab five days per week.

• Expertise in SMT hand soldering (down to 0201 components), PCB rework, fine-pitch soldering, board bring-up, debugging, and testing experience is essential. Set up, calibrate, and operate electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies). Experience should come from an engineering lab environment where troubleshooting, rework, and board validation involve unique challenges requiring independent technical judgment rather than repetitive production work.
• This hands-on role is responsible for lab benches, racks, test station PCs, virtual machine management, board setup and tuning, electronic hardware wiring, board debugging, ongoing equipment, and test station maintenance and troubleshooting. The role also supports equipment intake, labeling, inventory tracking, documenting and training for team members in lab equipment safety, ISO, and other relevant protocols. Work will be prioritized through a lab ticketing system to support the testing and bring-up needs of multiple engineering teams.
• This role covers the full spectrum of engineering challenges, from big-picture lab improvements and process development to PC test station support, and hands-on board-level debugging and soldering. If you are energized by helping to build a growing lab, introducing new ideas and best practices, and helping teams develop, troubleshoot, and test new top products, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years of hands-on experience in electronics testing, hardware repair, software troubleshooting, PC and lab maintenance.
• Familiarity with standard lab test equipment and measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and datasheets.
• Lab software and hardware technician Diploma/Engineering in electrical/ electronic /embedded/computer.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Enforce ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Assist as requested with development of the overall annual Team equipment plan.
• Be engaged in learning new testing skills across software and hardware.

Certifications Preferred

• PC hardware, networking, assembling, repairing, and configuring computer and hardware systems and electronic and embedded controls.

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 our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.