Principal Test Engineer, Test Architecture

Renesas; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas invites applications for Principal Test Engineer, Test Architecture in California. This senior role leads test methodology, architecture, and infrastructure across analog and mixed-signal products.

You will partner with design, product, and test teams to advance design-for-test and production test capabilities. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in semiconductor test, strong AMS expertise, and a track record delivering robust test solutions on leading platforms.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years in semiconductor test.
• Extensive ATE development and production test experience on major platforms.
• Experience designing test hardware and software for mixed-signal test.
• Experience with new product introduction from samples to production test.
• Experience testing analog, mixed-signal, data converters, and power management devices.
• Familiarity with digital interfaces and memory technologies.
• AMS IC design experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of EE principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive test architecture, methodology, and innovation for analog/mixed-signal products.
• Partner with IC design and test teams to establish DFT requirements and optimize testability.
• Architect and optimize mixed-signal test hardware and software to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Evaluate tester roadmap, test methodologies, and process improvements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship on test strategies and problem-solving for complex devices.

Skills

ATE development

DFT requirements

Test hardware

Test software

AMS testing

Wafer sort testing

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Advantest 93K

ETS

Teradyne FLEX

Diamondx

LTX

SPEA

Job description

Principal Test Engineer, Test Architecture

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
• Remote Work Available: No
• Compensation: USD 190,500 - USD 238,000 - yearly

Renesas is seeking aPrincipal Test Architectfor our Analog and Mixed-Signal division. The Test Architecture team provides technical leadership for semiconductor test methodology, design-for-test strategy, test infrastructure, and process optimization across Renesas' analog and mixed-signal product portfolio. This role partners closely with design, product, and test engineering teams to drive test innovation from new product introduction through high-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive test architecture, methodology, and innovation for analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products.
• Partner with IC design, product engineering, and test engineering teams to establish design-for-test (DFT) requirements and optimize product testability.
• Architect and optimize mixed-signal test hardware and software solutions to improve test quality, throughput, cost, and manufacturability.
• Evaluate and influence tester roadmap, test methodologies, and process improvements across the organization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on test strategies, best practices, and problem-solving for complex semiconductor products.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor test engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with backgrounds in product engineering, characterization, silicon validation, applications engineering, or analog/mixed-signal IC design and significant test development experience will also be considered.
• Extensive Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) development experience and proven track record developing production test solutions on platforms such as Advantest 93K, ETS, Teradyne FLEX, Diamondx, LTX, SPEA, or similar systems.
• Experience designing test hardware and software for mixed-signal test solutions, including both test hardware and software for wafer sort and final test.
• Experience with all aspects of new product introduction, from customer samples and qualification to characterization and production test systems.
• Experience testing analog, mixed-signal, data converter, power management, and related semiconductor devices. Familiarity with digital interfaces, memory technologies. Thetheory of operation of these products is highly desirable.
• Experience with analog or mixed-signal IC design and related development tools a plus but not required.
• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering principles.

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.