Senior Staff Test Engineer

Job Title

Senior Staff Test Engineer

Role Summary

Lead development and validation of test programs and test hardware for characterization, wafer sort, and production on Advantest platforms. Collaborate with DFT/DFM and cross-functional teams to improve testability, yield, and test methodologies and to drive production ramp and continuous improvement.

Experience Level

Senior — role targets an experienced test engineer. Preferred 10+ years of test development experience with prior technical leadership or NPI test lead experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain test programs for characterization, wafer sort, and production using the Advantest V93000 (93K) platform.
• Design and validate test hardware solutions for high-speed I/O (HSIO) applications.
• Lead projects through bring-up, validation, and production ramp.
• Collaborate with DFT and DFM teams to improve testability and optimize yield.
• Establish and implement test practices including GR&R, HTOL, and characterization procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement of test coverage, efficiency, and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Expertise in high-speed interface testing (PCIe, USB, DDR).
• Hands-on experience with Advantest SmarTest 8 and V93000 (93K) platform.
• Test hardware design experience for HSIO applications.
• Proven experience in wafer sort and final test environments.
• Working knowledge of I²C, I³C, and SPI, including trim implementations.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities; self-motivated and able to work independently.

Nice-to-have:

• 10+ years of experience in test development (hardware and software) for high-speed interface products.
• NPI test lead or other technical leadership experience.
• Prior experience leading cross-functional teams or complex test programs.

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.