Senior Staff Device Characterization Engineer
RenesasJob Title
Senior Staff Device Characterization Engineer
Role Summary
Lead device characterization activities for power devices, maintaining test lab capability and delivering accurate electrical and reliability data for device development and modeling. Work closely with the device development and modeling teams to support measurements, test program debugging, and lab upgrades.
Experience Level
Senior — minimum 10 years of hands-on semiconductor device characterization experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab equipment, performing electrical and reliability measurements, developing supporting software, and evolving the lab to meet changing test requirements.
- Oversee and maintain test equipment such as automated probers, parameter analyzers, S‑parameter systems, and associated software.
- Operate HP4062/4073 testers with EG2080/EG4090 and TEL Precio XL probers; use HP8753 and Agilent B1500 systems as needed.
- Perform wafer‑level and packaged part measurements: process and device characterization, EPROM testing, raw I‑V curves, reliability tests (HCI, HTRB), gate charge and reverse recovery, and S‑parameter measurements.
- Develop and modify test software and scripts to support device development and modeling; debug test chip programs with other team members.
- Plan and execute lab hardware and software upgrades to meet evolving testing requirements.
Requirements
Core technical skills and hands‑on experience required.
Must-have:
- 10+ years of practical experience in semiconductor device characterization and lab testing.
- Experience with automated probers, semiconductor parameter analyzers, and S‑parameter measurement systems.
- Familiarity with HP RMB or SPECS and experience with instrument control and test program debugging.
- Proficiency with Unix systems and typical lab workflows.
- Experience with semiconductor layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso.
- Solid understanding of device physics relevant to tested devices.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with scripting or data tools such as Splus/R, Python, MATLAB, or JMP.
- Experience using IC‑CAP for S‑parameter analysis.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
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.
