Senior Product Engineer
RenesasJob Title
Senior Product Engineer
Role Summary
Join the Analog Mixed Signal Business Unit in a hybrid role based in San Jose to lead product engineering from concept to volume production. The role owns test and qualification planning, reliability assessment, yield improvement, and cross-functional coordination with Design, Test, Applications, Failure Analysis, and Manufacturing teams.
Experience Level
Senior-level: the posting requests 5+ years of product engineering experience, with an emphasis on analog and mixed-signal domains.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include product lifecycle ownership, test and qualification planning, and production quality and yield management.
- Own product development from concept through production release and end-of-life support.
- Define ATE test plans, qualification criteria, and manufacturing test strategies.
- Lead JEDEC/AEC qualification and reliability testing to meet customer and industry standards.
- Perform temperature/voltage/process characterization and set production limits.
- Monitor production yield and quality using statistical tools; drive improvements and report KPIs.
- Support first-silicon debug, failure analysis, and real-time customer technical issues.
- Manage product BOM release and maintenance; handle supplier and customer excursions.
- Optimize disposition limits (PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC) to balance quality and yield.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills, work authorization, and personal attributes.
- Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; the employer will not sponsor visas for this position.
- 5+ years of product engineering experience with a strong analog circuit background.
- Experience with mixed-signal testing and ATE platforms (e.g., Teradyne J750, Advantest 93K).
- Hands-on experience with lab test equipment and bench characterization tools (DC supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters).
- Familiarity with JEDEC/AEC qualification standards and reliability/stress testing.
- Proficiency with statistical and yield-analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Spotfire) and data-driven troubleshooting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective team player in fast-paced environments.
- Nice-to-have: semiconductor failure analysis experience and qualification hardware/software development experience.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
