Module Test Technician - Semiconductor Hardware

Renesas Electronics; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Tempe, AZ seeks a hands-on Module Engineering Technician to support Module Product and Test Engineering for NPI and sustaining activities. You will collect data, build fixtures, rework PCBs, debug test setups, and manage calibration and sample logistics.

The ideal candidate has semiconductor bench experience, strong soldering skills, and experience with fixture construction and board-level debugging. The role emphasizes 5S and safety in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of hands-on technician experience in a semiconductor engineering, test, product engineering, or module engineering environment.
• Strong soldering skills; Cable and harness build experience.
• Able to read schematics and interpret board layouts.
• Comfortable operating bench-scale thermal chambers and IR imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collect characterization, debug, and validation data on module engineering samples in support of Product, Test, and Application engineers.
• Build test fixtures, cabling, and harnesses required for engineering evaluation and debug.
• Manage bench test setups including equipment calibration, part ordering, setup, teardown, and debugging.
• Coordinate module sample logistics, including receiving, labeling, tracking, packaging, and shipping of engineering samples between Tempe, sister sites, OSATs, and customers.
• Perform PCB rework including through-hole soldering, SMT rework, board modification, and repair to support engineering hardware readiness.
• Debug engineering test setups, isolate hardware issues, and support engineers in identifying setup vs. device-under-test failures.
• Support module-level electrical debug activities including bench measurements, probing, thermal imaging, and instrumentation setup.
• Prepare and package module samples for failure analysis send-out, ensuring proper labeling, traceability, and documentation.
• Execute customer sample testing under engineering direction, including handling, preparation, measurement, and reporting.
• Maintain 5S standards and general workspace cleanliness across engineering benches, fixture storage, and sample handling areas.
• Follow ESD, safety, and material handling requirements.

Skills

Soldering skills

Cable & harness build

Bench testing

Reading schematics

Documentation & tracking

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics or related

Tools

Thermal chambers

Thermal cameras / IR imaging

Bench equipment calibration

Job description

Renesas Electronics in Tempe, AZ seeks a hands-on Module Engineering Technician to support Module Product and Test Engineering for NPI and sustaining activities. You will collect data, build fixtures, rework PCBs, debug test setups, and manage calibration and sample logistics.

The ideal candidate has semiconductor bench experience, strong soldering skills, and experience with fixture construction and board-level debugging. The role emphasizes 5S and safety in a fast-paced engineering environment.