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MUST HAVE - Experience on Teradyne Flex test systems and IG-XL 

The Custom and Industrial Power unit at Renesas Semiconductor is seeking to hire a Senior Test Engineer at the Chandler, AZ site. The work environment revolves around the guiding principles of building success through respect, integrity, and initiative. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will have the opportunity to research product technical requirements, validate its performance characteristics, and then develop and maximize test solutions including hardware for high volume manufacturing. You will work collaboratively with definition, design, and application engineers to root-cause product issues, identify opportunities for resolution and improvement.

Performance Objectives

• Within 30 days, the candidate will demonstrate familiarity with the product introduction process, Test & Characterization guidelines, and the production Automated Test Equipment and software used for program development.
• By the end of three months, the candidate will be a productive member of the team, contributing to data collection and analysis through test program development, effectively communicating results to peers, and supporting the development of test plans and hardware for new products.
• After the first year, the candidate will be a fully integrated team member, independently leading product release activities and proactively identifying opportunities for product and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop ATE test solutions for new power management IC products including buck-boost battery chargers, multi-cell balancing/protection circuits, PMICs and core regulator controller IC’s for wafer test.
• Support development of semiconductor test plans that enable high volume\low cost solutions for production test.
• Utilize Automated Test Equipment to validate new product designs. Communicate performance findings to technical peers and the development team.
• Develop test programs, analyze data results, and generate supporting documentation.
• Confirm that the appropriate process guidelines, specifications, and strategies have been properly implemented into test plans, test programs and test hardware.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE - Experience on Teradyne Flex test systems and IG-XL 
• BS or MS in electrical engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience
• Strong ATE test development and debug skills
• Hands-on experience in ATE test development for analog, digital and mixed-signal IC’s in high parallelism.
• PCB design experience including basic knowledge of Signal and Power integrity principles
• Able to use schematic design, PCB layout and circuit simulation tools like Cadence Allegro, Orcad PSPise, Simplis, LTSpice or equivalent
• Familiar with statistical data analysis with tools such as Excel, JMP or equivalent
• Programming in high level languages such as Visual Basic, C++
• Able to manage priorities of multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment
• Able to utilize engineering test equipment like oscilloscopes, meter and power sources to debug test setup
• Knowledge of ATPG, scan chain insertion and DFT development
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with cross functional development team

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.