Principal Test Engineer, Test Architecture

Renesas Electronics•San Jose, CA

23h•$190,500 - $238,000•Onsite

About The Position

Renesas is seeking a Principal Test Architect for its Analog and Mixed-Signal division. The Test Architecture team provides technical leadership for semiconductor test methodology, design-for-test strategy, test infrastructure, and process optimization across the company’s 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 requires extensive semiconductor test engineering expertise, including automatic test equipment development and production test solutions. The successful candidate will lead test architecture and methodology, optimize mixed-signal test hardware and software, and mentor teams on test strategies and problem-solving for complex semiconductor products. The position is not available for remote work. Compensation is USD 190,500–238,000 yearly. Renesas offers elective benefits including medical coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, dental and vision insurance, commuter benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and pet insurance. Benefited employees also receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, long- and short-term medical benefits, paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
10 or more years of experience in semiconductor test engineering or a closely related field.
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 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

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.
Familiarity with digital interfaces and memory technologies; understanding the theory of operation of these products 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.