Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics

Staff Engineer, Test

San Jose, CALIFORNIA, United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$175kDetected 21 days ago
PythonC++Product ManagementExcelVendor ManagementPCB DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • HYBRID - San Jose, CA As a Senior Staff Test Engineer, you will serve as a principal technical authority and visionary within the test development organization.
  • You will be responsible for driving test strategy from initial product definition through global production release, ensuring our high-performance AI power solutions meet world-class quality and reliability standards.
  • The expected annual pay range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Test Roadmaps: Define and execute the technical strategy for next-generation ATE test solutions to support critical NPI, quality, and capability initiatives.
  • Architectural & Platforms Leadership: Design, implement, and govern standardized baseline software frameworks and advanced hardware architectures to scale capability and efficiency across the global test organization.
  • Comprehensive Quality Planning: Lead organizational quality planning, executing rigorous hardware/software architectural reviews, and establishing design-for-test (DFT) guidelines for complex multi-die and power module products.
  • Cross-Functional & Operations Sync: Partner with senior leadership in Product Engineering, Design, and Operations to orchestrate seamless, zero-friction production ramps and global manufacturing releases.
  • Ecosystem & Vendor Management: Strategically manage 3rd party relationships, foundry partnerships, and OSAT technical teams to ensure alignment with Renesas' roadmap and delivery milestones.
  • ATE Mastery: 10+ years of extensive experience architecting and developing automated test solutions on high-end ATE platforms, with deep expertise in platforms like the Advantest V93K, COHU Diamondx, SPEA DOT800, or ETS364.
  • Hardware Design Excellence: Proficient in high-performance ATE loadboard/probe card PCB layout design, utilizing advanced techniques for parasitic reduction, signal integrity, and high-current power delivery.
  • Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional roadmaps and drive success with external technical teams.
  • Travel: Ability to travel 0-10% to support global manufacturing and vendor sites.
  • We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ' To Make Our Lives Easier.'

Requirements

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in ATE test development for complex analog, digital, high-power, and mixed-signal ICs.
  • Direct experience with high-performance digital power or multi-die modules is highly desirable.
  • Expert proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, with a demonstrated history of architecting production-grade, reusable code templates, test APIs, and automation libraries.
  • Mixed-Signal & Power Expertise: 8+ years of hands-on experience in ATE test development for complex analog, digital, high-power, and mixed-signal ICs.
  • At Renesas, you can:

Compensation

  • The expected annual pay range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000.

Benefits

  • This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities and commission pay.
  • In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation.
  • New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
  • Technical Mentorship & Governance: Serve as a primary mentor to Staff, Senior, and Junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and rigorous engineering practices.
  • Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment.

Company info

  • 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.
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