Sr Staff Test Engineer - ATE

Renesas Electronics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas India seeks an experienced Test Engineer to join the Power/Analog devices team. You will drive test development from conception to volume production in a cross‑functional setting.

You will work with design and production teams to define test strategies, develop char programs, and interface boards for high‑reliability PMIC and analog devices. Strong scripting and lab skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Test Engineer with 10+ Years experience developing hardware and software at Wafer Sort and Final Test for PMIC, Temp Sensors and I3C products.
• Test Lead experience preferred.
• 10+ Years of experience on mFLEX, Advantest 93K, SPEA , Cohu DiamondX, Teradyne Eagle or equivalent analog ATE (iFlex, LTX, VLCT), although Cohu experience is preferred and is a differentiator.
• Experience using I2C, I3C, and SPI protocol as well as trim implementations for power IC products.
• Characterization test program and hardware development experience, Production test program and hardware development experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of electronic devices and circuits, and Analog test techniques.
• Data analysis skills using Spotfire, dataPower or equivalent tool based on STDF.
• Experienced with various lab equipment such as scopes, power supplies, sourcemeters, loads etc.
• Experience with product engineering activities such as yield improvement and test time reduction.
• Strong understanding of the IC product development process, from concept to volume production.

Responsibilities

• Work with design/systems teams to understand specifications.
• Generate test plan, create test and char program, design ATE hardware interface boards.
• Debug characterizing silicon on ATE, correlate results with bench data.
• Analyse silicon results, supporting failure analysis tasks.
• Perform statistical analysis of yield fallout, debug and fix yield issues; optimize test time.
• Work with production team to release products to volume production
• Test strategy definition and implementation for new Power/Analog products
• ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) test hardware and software
• Silicon qualification& characterization including qual hardware development
• Comprehensive device debugging, design validation and failure analysis
• Drive for robust and cost-effective test solutions while being accountable for product quality

Skills

I2C/I3C/SPI

Python/C++

ATE hardware

Hardware development

Data analysis

Lab equipment

Yield improvement

IC product dev

Tools

mFLEX

Advantest 93K

SPEA

Cohu DiamondX

Teradyne Eagle

iFlex

LTX

VLCT

Git

Subversion

Job description

Renesas is a global semiconductor leader shaping the backbone of next‑generation automotive, industrial, cloud, and IoT innovation. With over $9.3billion in annual revenue (2024) and a world‑class team of 22,700+ employees, Renesas operates at scale while retaining the agility to drive category‑defining breakthroughs. The company’s footprint spans more than 30 countries, enabling deep customer proximity and a uniquely global innovative engine. As Japan’s semiconductor powerhouse and a top global player in microcontrollers, analog, and power technologies, Renesas delivers real‑world impact across EVs, smart factories, renewable energy infrastructure, and edge intelligence. For ambitious problem‑solvers who want to work on meaningful, systems‑level challenges with huge industry leverage, Renesas offers the scale, stability, and strategic clarity of a market leader—paired with the transformative momentum of a company reinventing how the world computes, connects, and electrifies.

Renesas has a growing presence in India with HC approaching 1000+ and significant presence with active government and university collaboration as well as OSAT footprint (JV with CG India). With the growing importance of India as a market (Growing semiconductor market and government goals / mandates of localization needs) and talent hub, our division’s (India for India) mission is to grow India market. We aspire to create products (SoCs, Software, Power and Analog chips etc) which serve needs for local market. Renesas is a leading electronics supplier globally, and this is a unique opportunity to directly influence the future products which will be offered to our customers in a new, fast growing and large Indian market with specific needs and applications.

Renesas is a global semiconductor leader shaping the backbone of next‑generation automotive, industrial, cloud, and IoT innovation. With over $9.3billion in annual revenue (2024) and a world‑class team of 22,700+ employees, Renesas operates at scale while retaining the agility to drive category‑defining breakthroughs. The company’s footprint spans more than 30 countries, enabling deep customer proximity and a uniquely global innovative engine. As Japan’s semiconductor powerhouse and a top global player in microcontrollers, analog, and power technologies, Renesas delivers real‑world impact across EVs, smart factories, renewable energy infrastructure, and edge intelligence. For ambitious problem‑solvers who want to work on meaningful, systems‑level challenges with huge industry leverage, Renesas offers the scale, stability, and strategic clarity of a market leader—paired with the transformative momentum of a company reinventing how the world computes, connects, and electrifies.

Renesas has a growing presence in India with HC approaching 1000+ and significant presence with active government and university collaboration as well as OSAT footprint (JV with CG India). With the growing importance of India as a market (Growing semiconductor market and government goals / mandates of localization needs) and talent hub, our division’s (India for India) mission is to grow India market. We aspire to create products (SoCs, Software, Power and Analog chips etc) which serve needs for local market. Renesas is a leading electronics supplier globally, and this is a unique opportunity to directly influence the future products which will be offered to our customers in a new, fast growing and large Indian market with specific needs and applications.

Job Description

Renesas’ “India For India” is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join our team. This role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work on the development of state‑of‑the‑art Power/Analog devices. You will be part of a cross‑functional team, driving the product from conception to volume production.

Responsibilities include

• Work with design/systems teams to understand specifications
• Generate test plan, create test and char program, design ATE hardware interface boards
• Debug characterizing silicon on ATE, correlate results with bench data
• Analyse silicon results, supporting failure analysis tasks
• Perform statistical analysis of yield fallout, debug and fix yield issues; optimize test time
• Work with production team to release products to volume production
• Test strategy definition and implementation for new Power/Analog products
• ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) test hardware and software
• Silicon qualification& characterization including qual hardware development
• Comprehensive device debugging, design validation and failure analysis
• Drive for robust and cost-effective test solutions while being accountable for product quality

Qualifications

• Test Engineer with 10+ Years experience developing hardware and software at Wafer Sort and Final Test for PMIC, Temp Sensors and I3C products.
• Test Lead experience preferred.
• 10+ Years of experience on mFLEX, Advantest 93K, SPEA , Cohu DiamondX, Teradyne Eagle or equivalent analog ATE (iFlex, LTX, VLCT), although Cohu experience is preferred and is a differentiator
• Experience using I2C, I3C, and SPI protocol as well as trim implementations for power IC products
• Characterization test program and hardware development experience, Production test program and hardware development experience
• Strong technical knowledge of electronic devices and circuits, and Analog test techniques
• Data analysis skills using Spotfire, dataPower or equivalent tool based on STDF
• Experienced with various lab equipment such as scopes, power supplies, sourcemeters, loads etc.
• Experience with product engineering activities such as yield improvement and test time reduction
• Strong understanding of the IC product development process, from concept to volume production

Preferred qualifications

• Experienced with test program and hardware offload to OSATs
• Proficiency in programming/scripting in C++, Python, C#
• Labview, Teststand experience
• Revision control tools experience: Subversion, Git
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Strong time management skills that enable on‑time project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results

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.