Staff Test Engineer

Company Description

Renesas is a global semiconductor company providing hardware and software solutions for a range of cutting-edge technologies including self-driving cars, robots, automated factory equipment, and smart home applications. 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 is a global, multi-billion dollar, publicly traded company headquartered in Japan, and has subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide. Renesas is a dynamic, multi-cultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive. Renesas is extending our share in fast-growing data economy-related markets such as infrastructure and data center and strengthening our presence in the industrial/IOT and automotive segments. Our solutions drive products developed by major innovators around the world. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics. 

Job Description

Analog and Connectivity Business Unit (A&C) is looking for a Staff Test Engineer to join our team to drive the test development of state-of-the-art Sensors This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with a cross-functional team to bring a product to volume production starting from product conception to production release. The job scope includes but is not limited to, development of the test plan to ensure datasheet specifications are met. Design and debug Test SW and HW. Collaborate with multi-functional teams such as Design, Product, Applications and the OSAT teams during first silicon debug and release to production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conception and definition of innovative and efficient test strategies for our mixed-signal ICs in close collaboration with our design teams and Design for Test Department 

• Design and development of both software and hardware for our state-of-the-art mixed-signal automated test systems

• Support Design verification and silicon characterization in co-operation with design team and product engineering

• Implementation, correlation and release of a reliable test solution at our OSATs and support of mass production ramp

• Maintenance and improvement of production test setups during product lifetime 

• Drive technical innovation in the department 

• Provide a leadership role for the development project

• Mentor, guide, and train junior staff members 

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in test engineering. A strong analog circuit background is a must. Familiarity with Sensors testing would be a plus. Experience in automotive would be a plus as well. 

• Familiarity with ATE tester platforms (eg. Teradyne J750, Advantest 93K,iFlex and uFlex) 

• Knowledge of analog and mix-signal circuitry and the common building blocks, device physics, test methodology, and DFT knowledge 

• Experience with common lab test equipment (DC power supply, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzers, multi-meters, etc). Bench characterization experience is a plus 

• Strong programming skills in writing and debugging test programs. Competency in programming with scripting languages such as Perl/Python and high-level languages such as C/C++ and Java 

• Experience in Semiconductor Test Methodologies 

• Robustness of the test solution with knowledge of GRR 

• Work on KPIs that are test related eg. TTR 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• A good team player. Effective in fast-paced, dynamic work environment 

• Experience in automotive, commercial, 

EDUCATION: 

• BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering 

• MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is preferred 

Additional Information

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at www.renesas.com. 

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

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.