Principal Test Engineer, Test Architecture
About The Position
Renesas is seeking a Principal Test Architect for its Analog and Mixed-Signal division. The Test Architecture team provides technical leadership in semiconductor test methodology, design-for-test strategy, test infrastructure, and process optimization across Renesas' analog and mixed-signal product portfolio. The role partners closely with design, product, and test engineering teams to drive test innovation from new product introduction through high-volume manufacturing. The position involves defining test architectures and methodologies, establishing DFT requirements, architecting mixed-signal test hardware and software, and improving test quality, throughput, cost, and manufacturability. It also provides technical leadership and mentorship on test strategy and problem-solving for complex semiconductor products.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor test engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with backgrounds in product engineering, characterization, silicon validation, applications engineering, or analog/mixed-signal IC design and significant test development experience will also be considered.
- Extensive Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) development experience and a proven track record developing production test solutions on platforms such as Advantest 93K, ETS, Teradyne FLEX, Diamondx, LTX, SPEA, or similar systems.
- Experience designing test hardware and software for mixed-signal test solutions, including wafer sort and final test.
- Experience with all aspects of new product introduction, from customer samples and qualification to characterization and production test systems.
- Experience testing analog, mixed-signal, data converter, power management, and related semiconductor devices.
- Thorough understanding of electrical engineering principles.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with digital interfaces and memory technologies; understanding their theory of operation is highly desirable.
- Experience with analog or mixed-signal IC design and related development tools is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive test architecture, methodology, and innovation for analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products.
- Partner with IC design, product engineering, and test engineering teams to establish design-for-test requirements and optimize product testability.
- Architect and optimize mixed-signal test hardware and software solutions to improve test quality, throughput, cost, and manufacturability.
- Evaluate and influence tester roadmaps, test methodologies, and process improvements across the organization.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship on test strategies, best practices, and problem-solving for complex semiconductor products.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package alongside salary; further information will be provided during the hiring process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
