Director of Test Engineering

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation is seeking a Director of Test Engineering to lead a global team responsible for test strategy and execution across wafer sort, final test, and characterization. You will own test cost targets, drive multisite scaling, and ensure manufacturing readiness while shaping next-gen ATE platforms.

The role requires 15+ years in semiconductor test with 8+ years of leadership, plus strong cross-functional collaboration across design, reliability, and operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in semiconductor test engineering with leadership experience.
• Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Proven record developing ATE solutions for analog/mixed-signal/power products.
• Leadership of geographically distributed teams across sites/time zones.
• Strong characterization, qualification, yield analysis, and production test expertise.
• Experience with SPEA, ETS, V93K or Cohu platforms is a plus.
• Track record of reducing test costs and transforming organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a worldwide organization of test managers, architects, and engineers across multiple regions; build capability, scale capacity, and develop the next generation of technical leaders
• Define and execute the test strategy across wafer sort, final test, characterization, and qualification, driving standardization of methodologies, hardware architectures, and ATE platforms
• Own test cost: drive test time reduction, multisite scaling, and hardware efficiency; review test entitlement and align cost targets to business objectives
• Engage early in product planning to shift DFT, characterization, and production readiness left in the development cycle
• Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Reliability, Quality, Operations, and OSAT partners throughout the product lifecycle
• Drive rapid resolution of yield excursions, test escapes, and customer returns, with disciplined root cause and corrective action
• Support capital planning and capacity expansion to ensure manufacturing readiness ahead of ramp
• Lead adoption of automation, data systems, and AI-enabled engineering practices to accelerate development

Skills

Test engineering leadership

Semiconductor test

Characterization & yield analysis

DFT & production readiness

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SPEA

ETS

V93K

Cohu platforms

Job description

Job Description

• Lead a worldwide organization of test managers, architects, and engineers across multiple regions; build capability, scale capacity, and develop the next generation of technical leaders
• Define and execute the test strategy across wafer sort, final test, characterization, and qualification, driving standardization of methodologies, hardware architectures, and ATE platforms
• Own test cost: drive test time reduction, multisite scaling, and hardware efficiency; review test entitlement and align cost targets to business objectives
• Engage early in product planning to shift DFT, characterization, and production readiness left in the development cycle
• Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Reliability, Quality, Operations, and OSAT partners throughout the product lifecycle
• Drive rapid resolution of yield excursions, test escapes, and customer returns, with disciplined root cause and corrective action
• Support capital planning and capacity expansion to ensure manufacturing readiness ahead of ramp
• Lead adoption of automation, data systems, and AI-enabled engineering practices to accelerate development

Qualifications

• 15+ years of semiconductor test engineering experience, including 8+ years leading engineering teams and managers
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's preferred
• Proven record developing ATE solutions for analog, mixed-signal, or power management products and releasing them into high-volume manufacturing
• Demonstrated success leading geographically distributed teams across multiple sites and time zones
• Strong command of characterization, qualification, yield analysis, and production test methodology
• Experience with SPEA, ETS, V93K or Cohu platform experience is a plus
• Track record of driving test cost reduction and organizational transformation
• Excellent executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills

What Success Looks Like

Predictable NPI execution and on-time production releases; achievement of test cost and margin targets; strong yield ramp and excursion response; capacity ready ahead of demand; retention and growth of top engineering talent.

Company Description

Renesas' Performance Computing Power business unit is seeking a Director of Test Engineering to lead a global team developing test solutions for digital power controllers, Smart Power Stages, power modules, and integrated power solutions supporting data center and AI infrastructure.

You will own the test strategy end to end — from early DFT engagement through characterization, qualification, production release, and sustaining — and be accountable for delivering test solutions on time, at quality, and at cost.

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.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.