Senior Test Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced Staff Test Engineer to manage and execute ATE test development from planning to production. The role collaborates across Product, Quality, Design and Validation to ensure timely release of ATE solutions within a rapidly scaling AI-focused power delivery business.

The candidate will develop test programs for NPI and quality initiatives, support qualification and data correlation, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with external teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in automated test systems (ATE) development.
• Experience with COHU Diamondx, SPEA DOT800, Advantest V93K, ETS364.
• Hands-on ATE test development for analog, digital and mixed-signal.
• Programming in C++, Python; able to build templates and libraries.
• Experience testing ICs/circuits with standard lab tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop best-in-class test programs for NPI, quality & capability initiatives.
• Support qualification, characterization and data correlation of products.
• Implement and scale baseline software/hardware solutions for the team.
• Lead hardware/software reviews for test group and ensure release quality.
• Coordinate with product eng and operations for ramp and release.
• Support production yield and customer return activities for quality.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and grow the team capability.
• Manage 3rd party relationships with external technical teams.

Skills

ATE testing

C++

Python

Oscilloscopes

Debugging

Analog/mixed-signal testing

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

COHU Diamondx

SPEA DOT800

Advantest V93K

ETS364

Job description

AStaffTest Engineermanages and executeswithinthe test development teamowning ATE test solutions from planning stage to production stage including continuous improvement.With years of experience in semiconductor industry,this role involves collaborating with multiple functions such as Product, Quality, Design, and Validation to ensure release of ATE solutions in a timely manner.

Renesas Electronics, a leading global semiconductor company, is rapidly scaling its AI-focused power delivery business. Products include high-performance digital power VRMs, multiphase controllers, Smart Power Stages (SPS), Vertical Power Stages (SPS with integrated capacitors and multiple silicon die), Power Towers (power modules integrating multiple SPS-equivalents with capacitors and inductors), and power MOSFETs.

Job Description

• Develop best of class test programs to support key NPI, quality & capability initiatives
• Support qualification, characterization, and correlation of developed products
• Implement and develop baseline software and hardware solutions for scaling the broader team or organization
• 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
• Serve as a mentor for less experienced engineers
• Manage 3rd party relationships and building success with external technical teams

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical, Computer Engineering or other related field with 5+ years or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working with Automated Test Systems (ATE).
• Experience with COHU Diamondx, SPEA DOT800, Advantest V93K, ETS364.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in ATE test development for analog, digital and mixed signal test engineering.
• Experience in programming such as C++, basic, Perl, python, and a history of implementing well designed code templates and libraries.
• Experience in testing and collecting data on IC chips or circuits using standard tools such as Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.
• Proficient with ATE analog digital instruments, PCB layout parasitic reduction, and strong debug/troubleshooting experience
• Hands-on experience in debugging analog products comm protocols & memory
• Experience with test hardware and test program development
• Travel 0-10%

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 ourDiversity & 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.

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