Staff Engineer, Test

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Test

Role Summary

Principal technical authority in the test development organization responsible for defining long-term ATE roadmaps, architecting scalable hardware/software testing platforms, and leading cross-functional execution from product definition through global production release.

The role focuses on test strategy, qualification and characterization of high-performance power and mixed-signal products, scaling global test capability, and mentoring engineering teams.

Experience Level

Senior / Staff level. Guidance: expects senior-level experience — typically 10+ years of semiconductor test or equivalent experience (Master's/PhD candidates with advanced experience are considered).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include technical leadership across test strategy, platforms, quality, and production support.

• Define and execute technical strategy for next-generation ATE test solutions and NPI initiatives.
• Design and govern standardized software frameworks and hardware architectures to scale test capability globally.
• Lead design-for-test guidelines, hardware/software architectural reviews, and organizational quality planning.
• Own product qualification, characterization, and cross-platform correlation for power delivery and multi-die products.
• Coordinate with Product Engineering, Design, and Operations to enable smooth production ramps and manufacturing releases.
• Provide technical oversight for yield optimization, cost reduction, and high-priority customer return resolution.
• Mentor staff, senior, and junior engineers; establish technical governance and best practices.
• Manage vendor, foundry, and OSAT technical relationships to align delivery with roadmap milestones.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and domain experience (degrees are listed under Education Requirements).

• Proven experience architecting and developing automated test solutions on high-end ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest V93K, COHU Diamondx, SPEA DOT800, ETS364).
• Hands-on ATE test development for analog, digital, high-power, and mixed-signal ICs; experience with power modules and multi-die correlation.
• Expert programming and automation skills, including C++ and Python; experience building production-grade test APIs and reusable automation libraries.
• Lab characterization and debug experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, source measure units, and other advanced instruments.
• High-performance ATE loadboard/probe card PCB layout and hardware design experience focusing on parasitics, signal integrity, and high-current delivery.
• Strong communication and cross-functional influence to drive roadmaps and vendor collaborations.
• Willingness to travel approximately 0–10% to support manufacturing and vendor sites.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is specified. Master's or Ph.D. candidates are acceptable with more advanced experience. The posting indicates degree-based requirements alongside specified years of progressive semiconductor experience (degree or equivalent experience considered).

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.