Staff Product & Test Engineer
RenesasJob Title
Staff Product & Test Engineer
Role Summary
Provide technical leadership for new product introduction, transfer, and high-volume semiconductor production test. Lead cross-functional efforts to establish production readiness, sustain final test operations, resolve complex yield and quality issues, and optimize test performance.
Serve as the technical interface among Product Groups, manufacturing operations, quality, and global engineering to ensure robust test programs, product compliance, and reliable customer delivery.
Experience Level
Senior-level. Minimum 10 years' experience in semiconductor test, product engineering, or related roles within high-volume manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Accountable for product introduction, test operations, and continuous improvement in final test manufacturing.
- Lead introduction and qualification of new semiconductor products from development through ramp into high-volume manufacturing.
- Provide technical ownership and support for final test operations including yield monitoring, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and product disposition.
- Drive yield improvement, OEE optimization, retest reduction, cost-saving initiatives, and automation projects.
- Own test engineering activities: test program development and debugging, release management, test coverage optimization, product audits, and support for engineering change revisions.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, and global engineering to resolve technical issues and meet customer requirements.
- Analyze production and test data using statistical and problem-solving methodologies to identify and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Minimum 10 years' experience in semiconductor test manufacturing, product engineering, or test engineering in high-volume manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms such as Advantest V93000, Teradyne J750, NI/PT, HP660/83K/93K or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of wafer sort, final test, backend assembly, qualification, and post-test processes.
- Familiarity with failure analysis, reliability testing, root cause investigation, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across functions and global teams.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with test hardware debugging, handler, and prober platforms.
- Programming experience in C++, Python, Linux, or HTML.
- Familiarity with statistical data analysis tools (Galaxy, JMP, etc.).
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline (required as stated in source).
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.
