Director of Test Engineering

Renesas Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics seeks a senior leader to run a global test organization for analog, mixed-signal, or power management products across regions, with a focus on capability, scale, and leadership development.

You will define test strategy across wafer sort, final test, characterization, and qualification; own test cost, drive capacity, and partner with Design, Product Engineering, Reliability, Quality, Operations and OSAT.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in semiconductor test engineering
• 8+ years leading engineering teams and managers
• Proven record releasing ATE solutions into high-volume manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the test strategy across wafer sort, final test, characterization, and qualification
• Own test cost: drive test time reduction, multisite scaling, and hardware efficiency
• Engage early in product planning to shift DFT and production readiness left
• Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Reliability, Quality, Operations and OSAT throughout the product lifecycle
• Drive rapid resolution of yield excursions, test escapes, and customer returns with root cause analysis

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Test engineering strategy

Communications

Global program management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

SPEA

ETS

V93K

Cohu

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.

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.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

• We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

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.