Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Renesas Electronics • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports semiconductor test operations involving automated test equipment (ATE), wafer probers, handlers, and associated factory systems. The role supports new product introduction (NPI), engineering sample evaluation, and production test readiness for Analog, Power, MCU, and EP semiconductor products. It helps ensure dependable test cell operation, generates data for engineering analysis, and coordinates with suppliers, cross-functional engineering teams, and production support groups.

The position drives continuous improvement of test processes, equipment performance, and manufacturing data flow. It includes supporting test cell readiness, overseeing equipment setup and connections, troubleshooting test equipment and fixtures, analyzing manufacturing data, coordinating preventive maintenance and calibration, maintaining records for audits, and supporting safety and quality compliance. The engineer also mentors technicians and junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing or test operations on ATE systems.
• Proficiency with wafer probers and handlers, including setup and operation.
• Experience with a hardware inventory management system.
• Good knowledge of circuit design and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of semiconductor test flows and industry test standards.
• Basic proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to take on challenging technical tasks.
• Documentation skills and excellent verbal and written communication, including with engineers and cross-functional support teams.
• Self-motivated and conscientious, with the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• MES experience.
• UNIX proficiency.
• Python scripting.
• Experience with Advantest 93K, Teradyne Eagle/UFlex, Cohu DiamondX, or SPEA DOT800C test platforms.
• Experience with TEL or Accretech wafer probers.
• Experience with Talos, Seiko, JHT, or Hontech handlers.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI, engineering sample, and low-volume production programs, including test cell readiness.
• Oversee setup, docking, and undocking of ATE systems with probers and handlers according to daily engineering and production needs.
• Lead diagnosis and troubleshooting of handlers, probers, and testers, coordinating with Renesas engineers and vendors as needed to restore operation.
• Debug ATE hardware, including load boards, probe cards, and socketed test fixtures, and drive root-cause resolution of intermittent issues.
• Analyze yield, throughput, and equipment-utilization data to drive corrective actions.
• Support factory systems, lot tracking, and automated data collection.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and calibration support for ATE, handlers, probers, and other test equipment.
• Maintain calibration records and preventive maintenance logs to support ISO-9001 audits.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package alongside salary; further information will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior