Staff Semiconductor Test Engineer PMIC

Job Title

Staff Semiconductor Test Engineer — PMIC

Role Summary

Lead development and execution of automated test (ATE) programs and test hardware for power-management ICs (PMICs). Provide technical leadership in test methodology, debug, and validation for analog, digital and mixed-signal devices within the manufacturing/test organization.

Accountable for designing test solutions, troubleshooting failures, coordinating across teams, and delivering production-ready test flows for PMIC products.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Preferred 5–12+ years of experience in ATE test development and semiconductor test engineering.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include hands-on test development, mentoring, and cross-team coordination:

• Design, develop, and maintain ATE test programs and test hardware for PMICs (analog, digital, mixed-signal).
• Debug and characterize analog power-management ICs using oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers and ATE instruments.
• Reduce PCB parasitics, design fixture/test hardware, and validate test coverage for production.
• Provide technical leadership and act as subject-matter expert; may lead or direct other engineers on projects.
• Set schedules, track milestones, identify readiness gaps, and resolve priority conflicts with stakeholders.
• Analyze test data and define criteria for pass/fail, yield improvement, and test optimization.

Requirements

Core technical skills and hands-on experience required. Education details are in the Education Requirements section below.

Must-have:

• 5–12+ years working with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and in ATE test development for analog/digital/mixed-signal devices with emphasis on PMIC testing.
• Proven debugging and troubleshooting experience for analog products and test systems.
• Hands-on experience with ATE analog/digital instruments and test hardware development.
• Experience programming test code or scripts (examples: C++, Python, Perl, BASIC).
• Experience collecting and analyzing IC test data using standard lab instruments.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with PCB layout parasitic reduction and fixture design.
• Experience debugging devices with serial-bus interfaces.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

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.