Senior Test Engineer

Job Title

Senior Test Engineer

Role Summary

Senior individual-contributor responsible for ATE test development, product validation, and debugging for power-management and mixed-signal products in the Performance Computing Power (PCP) unit in Catania, Italy.

The role supports product bring-up, characterization, production ramp and sustaining engineering to deliver reliable, cost-effective test solutions.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 3–6+ years of experience in test engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include developing and maintaining tests and supporting product validation and production activities.

• Develop and maintain ATE test programs and hardware for analog, mixed-signal, and power-management products.
• Implement test plans to meet coverage and quality targets.
• Support product bring-up, characterization, validation, and production ramp activities.
• Perform debug and failure analysis on ATE systems and bench setups.
• Analyze test data to improve yield and test stability.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Engineering to resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to test-time and test-cost optimization, and follow DFT methodologies and test standards.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and tools for day-to-day execution; preferred items listed separately.

• Must-have: 3–6+ years in test engineering or related role; experience with ATE platforms (Advantest, Teradyne, SPEA or similar); debugging analog and mixed-signal circuits; familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum analyzer); programming skills in C/C++ or Python; basic understanding of DFT and production test flows; experience with data analysis and statistical methods.
• Nice-to-have: experience with power-management products (multiphase controllers, smart power stages, 48V regulators); production ramp/sustaining engineering experience; experience optimizing test-time and cost.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering is specified; a Master's degree is listed as a plus.

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.