Senior ATE Test Engineer — Platform Lead & Mentor

Renesaselectronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced test engineering leader to develop and maintain automated test programs for new product introductions and quality initiatives. The role focuses on qualification, characterization, data-driven decision making, and scaling test infrastructure to support growth.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with ATE across analog, digital, and mixed-signal testing, strong programming skills in C++, Python, and Perl, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 10 to 15+ years of experience with Automated Test Systems (ATE).
• 10 to 15+ years hands-on experience in ATE test development for analog, digital and mixed signal, focusing on analog power testing.
• Experience in programming such as C++, Perl, Python.
• Experience in testing and collecting data on ICs or circuits using standard tools such as Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Spectrum Analyzers.
• Proficient with ATE analog/digital instruments, PCB layout parasitic reduction, and strong debug/troubleshooting experience
• Hands-on experience in debugging analog products with serial bus interfaces
• Experience with test hardware and test program development

Responsibilities

• Develop best of class test programs to support key NPI, quality & capability initiatives
• Support qualification, characterization, and correlation of developed products
• Train and guide more junior team members, building their skill sets and capabilities for independent success
• Work with leadership to implement processes, procedures, guidelines and specifications that define and drive execution and quality for the test group
• Implement and develop baseline software and hardware solutions for scaling the broader team or organization
• Determine and report ROI inputs for planning and test flow with revenue, COGS and capacity mindfully in focus
• Complete quality planning, hardware and software reviews for the test group
• Coordinate with product engineering and operations to enable seamless production ramp and release
• Support production yield and customer return activities for quality
• Act as a test platform expert on the ATE equipment in use for the test group
• Serve as a mentor for younger and less experienced engineers
• Support the tech/lab team in dealing with equipment calibration and maintenance issues and planning as required
• Manage 3rd party relationships and building success with external technical teams

Skills

ATE testing

Analog/digital testing

C++

Python

Perl

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum Analyzers

PCB parasitic reduction

Job description

Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced test engineering leader to develop and maintain automated test programs for new product introductions and quality initiatives. The role focuses on qualification, characterization, data-driven decision making, and scaling test infrastructure to support growth.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with ATE across analog, digital, and mixed-signal testing, strong programming skills in C++, Python, and Perl, and a proven ability to