Senior Test Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Pasacao; Hybrid; PHP 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Philippines is seeking an experienced Semiconductor Test Engineer to define test strategies for GaN and silicon devices. You will develop cost-optimized test flows and create, debug, and release programs on discrete testers and mixed-signal ATE platforms.

Join a cross-functional team and help drive NPI validation, yield ramps, and platform efficiency improvements across multiple ATE systems while applying knowledge of wide bandgap semiconductors and high-voltage testing in a

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years in semiconductor test engineering.
• Hands-on wafer sort and final test experience.
• Programming experience in C++ or VBA.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategy and develop comprehensive test plans for GaN and Silicon devices.
• Develop cost-optimized test flows including parallel strategies.
• Create, debug, and release test programs on discrete testers and mixed-signal ATE platforms.
• Support New Product Introduction through validation, release, and yield ramp activities.
• Lead platform conversions and efficiency improvements across multiple ATE systems.
• Collaborate with design, product, reliability, and operations teams.

Skills

C++

VBA

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wafer sort testers

Mixed-signal testers

ATE systems

Oscilloscopes & DMMs

Job description

Job Description

• Test Strategy & Development
• Define comprehensive test plans and solutions for GaN and Silicon device families.
• Develop cost optimized test flows, including parallel test strategies.
• Create, debug, and release test programs on discrete testers and mixed signal ATE platforms.
• Hardware Design & Requirements
• Design test hardware including load boards, probe heads, and sockets.
• Generate requirements for test hardware based on device specifications and characterization data
• Execution & Sustaining
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through validation, release, and yield ramp activities.
• Provide sustaining support for existing production products and test platforms.
• Lead platform conversions and efficiency improvements across multiple ATE systems.
• Technical Expertise
• Apply knowledge of wide bandgap semiconductors, power devices, and analog measurement techniques.
• Perform high-voltage and high-current testing safely and effectively.
• Use lab tools such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, and ATE debug utilities.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Partner with design, product, reliability, test, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Organize technical data and present findings to engineering and management teams

Qualifications

• Experience
• 5–12+ years in semiconductor test engineering (experience level varies by degree: BS, MS).
• Hands-on experience with wafer sort and final test.
• Programming background in C++, VBA, or similar languages
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency with ATE instrumentation and platforms (discrete test systems, mixed-signal testers).
• Solid understanding of wide bandgap semiconductors (e.g., GaN).
• Experience with power and analog test methodologies.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fab, assembly, and packaging flows.
• Soft Skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present technical information clearly.

Additional Information

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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.