Test Engineer

Job Title

Test Engineer

Role Summary

Senior test engineer responsible for designing, developing, and scaling automated test programs and hardware for analog, digital and mixed-signal semiconductor products with a focus on power devices. The role leads test program development, supports qualification and production ramp, and provides technical leadership and mentorship within the test organization.

Experience Level

Senior — 8 to 12+ years of experience in automated test systems (ATE) and IC test development.

Responsibilities

Accountable for test strategy, development, and execution across NPI and production phases. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain ATE test programs and test flows for new product introductions, quality, and capability improvements.
• Support product qualification, characterization, and correlation between ATE and lab measurements.
• Design and implement hardware and software baseline solutions to scale test operations.
• Train, mentor, and guide junior engineers; serve as a technical lead and subject-matter expert.
• Define and implement processes, procedures, and specifications for test execution and quality.
• Coordinate with product engineering and operations to enable production ramps and releases.
• Support production yield analysis, customer returns investigations, and continuous improvement.
• Manage equipment calibration, maintenance planning, and third-party technical relationships.
• Provide ROI inputs for test planning considering revenue, COGS, and capacity.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and hands-on experience for the role.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in ATE test development for analog, digital and mixed-signal ICs, with strong emphasis on analog power product testing.
• Proven experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) instruments and test platform expertise.
• Hands-on debugging and troubleshooting of analog products, including work with serial bus interfaces.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers for IC testing and data collection.
• Experience in test hardware design and test program development.
• Programming experience in languages such as C++, BASIC, Perl, and Python.
• Knowledge of PCB layout practices to minimize parasitics and support accurate testing.
• Experience managing vendors and coordinating with external technical teams.
• Strong communication skills to present technical findings and influence stakeholders.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher (BS/MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field.

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.