Senior Test Engineer

Job Title

Senior Test Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Hi-Rel Space Product and Test Engineering Group to develop automated test solutions for radiation‑hardened analog and power-management ICs used in space applications. The role works closely with Product and Design Engineering and has direct access to an on-site production test floor.

Primary mission: develop and transfer characterization and production test methodologies, hardware, and automated test programs to production while ensuring measurement accuracy and manufacturability. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Experience Level

Senior - requires solid independent technical ownership; minimum of 5 years experience developing and debugging automated test solutions in semiconductor, defense, or aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include design and implementation of test solutions, validation, and production transfer.

• Independently develop and implement automated test solutions for new analog and power-management ICs.
• Define test requirements with product and design engineering teams.
• Develop, debug, and execute characterization programs to evaluate device performance.
• Develop, debug, and optimize production test programs for automated test equipment (ATE).
• Design and troubleshoot load boards, test schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting test hardware.
• Correlate automated test results with bench measurements and perform GR&R studies.
• Perform transient analysis, spike detection, and de-glitching to resolve signal issues.
• Support validation and transfer of test solutions into production and troubleshoot complex test failures.

Requirements

Required and preferred skills for successful execution of the role.

Must-have:

• Minimum of 5 years developing and debugging test solutions for automated test environments (semiconductor, defense, or aerospace preferred).
• Experience testing analog and power-management ICs (LDOs, buck regulators, PMICs, PWM controllers).
• Hands-on experience developing, debugging, and troubleshooting automated test programs and test hardware.
• Knowledge of semiconductor test methodologies, device characterization, and production test transfer.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and produce practical engineering solutions independently.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with ETS-364, Teradyne microFLEX, Advantest V93000, or comparable ATE platforms.
• Experience with bench-to-ATE correlation, GR&R studies, and production test transfer.
• Familiarity with transient analysis, spike detection, and de-glitching techniques.
• Experience with high-reliability or radiation-hardened semiconductor applications for aerospace/defense.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is specified. The posting allows equivalent practical experience where appropriate.

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.