Staff Engineer - ATE

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

We are seeking a highly motivated Test Pattern Environment Engineer to develop, maintain, and support the infrastructure used for test pattern generation, conversion, and deployment in silicon validation and ATE production environments.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Post-Silicon ATE Lead to lead and manage post-silicon validation and production testing efforts using ATE platforms. This role requires strong technical expertise in silicon characterization, test development, and working closely with cross-functional teams including design, DFT, packaging, and product engineering. Own and lead post-silicon validation and ATE characterization for silicon devices (SoC/MCU/ASIC).
• Develop and debug ATE test programs for characterization, qualification, and production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with design and DFT teams to define test coverage and validation strategy.
• Analyze silicon test data to identify functional/parametric failures, yield issues, or corner case behaviours.
• Lead silicon debug and root cause analysis of test failures.
• Define and drive test cost optimization strategies (e.g., multisite, parallel test, retest strategy).
• Work with OSATs and vendors for probe card, loadboard, and socket development.
• Define test limits, corner conditions, and environmental conditions (HTOL, AC/DC, ESD, etc.).
• Support qualification testing (e.g., HTOL, HAST, Temp Cycle) and drive correlation between bench and ATE.

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in post-silicon validation and ATE development.
• Strong hands-on experience with ATE platforms (e.g., Teradyne UltraFlex, Advantest 93K, NI STS).
• Solid understanding of mixed-signal, digital, and analog test methodologies.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Perl, and C) for automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, source meters, BERTs, etc.) for correlation and debug.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work across global teams.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.