Senior Test Hardware Engineer - ATE & NPI (Semiconductors)

Renesas Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Test HW Engineer to manage and execute ATE hardware solutions from planning to production. You will collaborate with ATE Test Engineers to ensure timely release of ATE solutions within a fast-growing AI-focused power delivery business.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor test environments and hands-on experience with ATE instruments, PCB parasitics reduction, debugging, and coordinating with external vendors for loadboards, probe cards and related

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with Automated Test Systems (ATE).
• Proficient with ATE analog digital instruments and PCB layout parasitic reduction.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and internal teams on HW issues.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the design and logistics of loadboards, probe cards, test sockets and change kits from definition to NPI/Production Release.
• Review and validate ATE HW Request forms.
• Review schematic, layout, and BOM for compliance.
• Support first article build, debug, and correlation.
• Maintain Test team inventory and ATE hardware status.
• Serve as main contact with loadboard, probe card, test socket, and change kit vendors.
• Coordinate vendor shipments and track deliveries.
• Own vendor tier strategy for loadboards, probe cards, test sockets and change kits.

Skills

ATE expertise

PCB debugging

Test equipment know-how

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical or related field

Tools

Loadboards

Probe cards

Job description

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Test HW Engineer to manage and execute ATE hardware solutions from planning to production. You will collaborate with ATE Test Engineers to ensure timely release of ATE solutions within a fast-growing AI-focused power delivery business.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor test environments and hands-on experience with ATE instruments, PCB parasitics reduction, debugging, and coordinating with external vendors for loadboards, probe cards and related