Associate Test Engineer

Job Description

As a test engineer, you are involved with the entire NPI (new production introduction) process that starts from feasibility, DFT, test H/W design, device bring up, ATE characterization, all the way to offshore production test program release. It is test engineer’s job to ensure that each device shipped meets the Renesas’s high quality standards. At the same time, a test engineer also works constantly to identify areas to maximize efficiency, test yield and minimize test cost.  

Responsibilities:

• Develop ATE test solutions (hardware and software) for new power management IC products including buck-boost battery chargers, multi-cell balancing/protection circuits, and core regulator controller IC’s
• Full ownership of ATE test solution from planning stage to production
• Generate test plans and identify requirements to execute on deliverables 
• Develop multi-site wafer sort and package test solutions for new products.  Responsible for hardware and software design and development.
• Develop ATE tests for characterization and validation of new products
• Ability to interface with design, applications, and product engineering to debug new products and characterize the performance

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• PCB schematic capture
• Programming experience (C preferred)
• Analog/mixed signal IC test development/debug
• Experience or relevant course work in switching power supply function/design
• Understanding of statistical analysis methodologies (GRR, temperature characterization) and tools (JMP preferred)

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiar with Teradyne and Advantest ATE systems
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer engineering
• Experience in ATE characterization and test time reduction

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• 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. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.