Manager, Product & Test Engineering
RenesasJob Title
Manager, Product & Test Engineering
Role Summary
The Manager, Product & Test Engineering leads the product and test engineering function supporting new product introduction, product transfer, ramp-up and sustaining support for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
Accountable for team capability, production readiness, final test performance and delivery of business results across yield, quality, OEE, retest, cycle time, equipment utilization, capacity and manufacturing cost. Interfaces with product groups, operations, quality, supply chain, customers and global engineering teams.
Experience Level
Senior-level role. Requires extensive senior experience: minimum 15 years in semiconductor product/test engineering or test manufacturing, including at least 5 years in technical leadership or people-management.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and operational ownership for final test and related product engineering activities.
- Lead team responsible for NPI, qualification, product transfer, ramp-up and sustaining support in high-volume manufacturing.
- Set technical direction, priorities, resource plans and execution governance for final test operations.
- Monitor yield, perform failure analysis and drive root-cause investigations and product disposition decisions.
- Own improvement roadmaps for yield, OEE, retest, cycle time, equipment utilization, capacity, quality, productivity and manufacturing cost.
- Ensure engineering controls for test-program development/release, test coverage, audits, change management and qualification.
- Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, Product Groups, customers, OSAT partners and global engineering to resolve escalations.
- Build and develop a high-performing organization through coaching, succession planning and performance management.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience for immediate impact.
- Minimum 15 years in semiconductor product engineering, test engineering or test manufacturing in high-volume manufacturing, with ≥5 years in a technical leadership/people-management role.
- Proven capability in team leadership, resource planning, project execution and performance management.
- Strong technical knowledge of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms such as Advantest V93000, Teradyne J750, NI/PT, HP660/83K/93K or equivalent systems.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain: wafer sort, final test, backend assembly, qualification, product transfer and post-test processes.
- Experience driving improvements in yield, OEE, retest, cycle time, equipment utilization, capacity and manufacturing cost.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and stakeholder-management skills; ability to lead cross-functional and global teams.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related engineering discipline (specified). No other degree or equivalent-experience language was listed.
About the Company
Company: Renesas
Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan
Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.
