Staff Test Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Staff Test Engineer to join the PAT Operations Group. You will review test methodologies, analyze hardware schematics, analyze data, and evaluate test solutions for production readiness on the factory floor.

You will transfer test solutions from legacy platforms to Eagle or Flex testers, develop test hardware and software, mentor junior members, and drive improvements in test methodology using industry best practices and reliability studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or MicroElectronic Engineering.
• 5-10+ years experience in test engineering, preferably with automated test equipment in semiconductors.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Transfer test solutions from legacy tester to Eagle or Flex testers.
• Generate test hardware and software.
• Analyze test hardware schematics on existing products for revenue support.
• Drive improvements in test methodology using industry-standard best practices and reliability strategies.
• Become a subject matter expert in test software/hardware debugging and mentor junior members.
• Identify yield enhancement opportunities and develop projects to resolve them.
• Debug and develop test programs for analog products on Eagle and Flex test systems (ETS364, Teradyne microFlex, or similar).
• Perform transient analysis/spike checks/deglitching on automated test solutions.

Skills

Python

C/C++

SQL

Unix/Linux

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or MicroElectronic Engineering

Tools

Eagle

Flex testers

Teradyne microFlex

ETS364

JMP

Job description

Our PAT (Probe, Assembly, & Test) Operations Group is looking for a talented Staff Test Engineer to join our team in our Palm Bay, FL office. Our team develops and manufactures Radiation Hardened ICs to service the Space Industry. You will work on a production test floor onsite, and duties will include reviewing test methodologies, analyzing test hardware schematics, data analysis, and evaluating test solutions for production readiness. You will also be responsible for transferring test solutions from legacy platforms, supporting the production test team, and debugging test programs.

Job Description

• Transfer test solutions from legacy tester to Eagle or Flex testers.
• Includes generating test hardware and software
• Analyze test hardware schematics on existing products for revenue support
• Drive improvements in test methodology by implementing industry standard best practices and reliability strategies.
• Become a subject matter expert in the test software/hardware debugging and help to mentor junior team members.
• Identify yield enhancement opportunities and develop projects to resolve them
• Experience with debugging and developing test programs for analog products on Eagle and Flex test systems. (ETS364, Teradyne microFlex, or similar platform preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced programming capability [Python, C/C++, and/or SQL]
• Experience with basic Unix / Linux environments
• Understanding of basic statistics and JMP data analytics skills (i.e. Mean, Std. Dev, SPC, CPK, GR&R, ANOVA)
• Familiarity with Gage Reproducibility and Repeatability (GR&R) studies
• Familiarity with performing transient analysis/spike check/deglitching on automated test solutions

Qualifications

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Candidate must possess a minimum bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or MicroElectronic Engineering
• 5-10+ Years experience in test engineering role, preferably using automated test equipment in the semiconductor industry
• Candidate should be self-motivated and conscientious
• Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidate must have good presentation skills.

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 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.