Sr Test Engineer

Renesas; Sicilia; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Renesas is seeking a Senior Test Engineer in Catania, Italy to drive test development for PCP products. You will contribute to ATE program creation, debugging, and validation across analog, mixed-signal, and power management devices, collaborating with Design and Product Engineering.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, test coverage, and continuous improvement in yield and test stability, with opportunities for growth and a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3–6+ years of experience in test engineering or related field.
• Experience with ATE platforms (Advantest, Teradyne, SPEA or similar).
• Understanding of DFT concepts and production test flows.
• Experience debugging analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Familiarity with lab equipment (scope, multimeter, spectrum analyzer).
• Programming skills in C/C++, Python, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ATE test programs and hardware for analog, mixed-signal, and power management products.
• Execute test plan implementation with required coverage and quality targets.
• Support product bring-up, characterization, and validation activities.
• Perform debug and failure analysis on ATE systems and bench setups.
• Analyze test data to identify issues and improve yield and test stability.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Engineering to resolve technical problems.
• Support production ramp and sustaining engineering activities.
• Contribute to test time and cost optimization and follow DFT standards.

Skills

ATE test development

test programs

debugging analog/mixed-signal

C/C++

Python

data analysis

yield optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

Advantest

Teradyne

SPEA

Job description

Sr Test Engineer

Job Description

Renesas is seeking a talented Senior Test Engineer to support test development activities for new products within the Performance Computing Power (PCP) business unit in Catania, Italy.

This role is an experienced individual contributor position requiring solid hands‑on expertise in ATE test development, product validation, and debugging. The candidate will contribute to the development of reliable and cost‑effective test solutions, working closely with more senior engineers while progressively increasing autonomy on complex tasks.

You will support innovative power management products, including multiphase controllers, smart power stages, and 48v system power regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ATE test programs and hardware for analog, mixed‑signal, and power management products

• Execute test plan implementation , ensuring required test coverage and quality targets

• Support product bring‑up, characterization, and validation activities

• Perform debug and failure analysis on ATE systems and bench setups

• Analyze test data to identify issues and improve yield and test stability

• Work closely with Design and Product Engineering teams to resolve technical problems

• Support production ramp and sustaining engineering activities

• Contribute to test time and cost optimization efforts

• Follow established DFT methodologies and test standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (Master’s is a plus)

• 3–6+ years of experience in test engineering or related field

• Experience with ATE platforms (Advantest, Teradyne, SPEA or similar)

• Basic understanding of DFT concepts and production test flows

• Experience in debugging analog and mixed‑signal circuits

• Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum analyzer)

• Programming skills in C/C++, Python, or similar

• Basic knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods

Key Competencies

• Strong execution and hands‑on approach

• Good problem‑solving and debugging capability

• Ability to work in team environments with increasing autonomy

• Attention to detail and quality focus

• Willingness to learn and grow technically

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is €37,000–€49,000. Please note that the final offer will depend on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and the candidate’s skill set. This role is also eligible for a bonus.

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 (https://jobs.renesas.com/diversity-and-inclusion) .

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