Staff Test Engineer (f/m/d)

We are seeking an experienced Staff Test Engineer to join our Connectivity Test Engineering team. In this role, you will define and lead test strategies for cutting-edge semiconductor products, driving quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability from early development through mass production.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including design, verification, and product engineering—to ensure robust test solutions and seamless product industrialization.

Key Responsibilities

– Define and lead test strategy and planning for new product development

– Develop and implement test programs and test hardware solutions

– Partner with DfT and design teams to optimize product testability

– Lead test execution, including risk management and stakeholder alignment

– Perform debug, failure analysis, and root cause investigation

– Support engineering sample generation and characterization activities

– Drive ATE characterization and reliability testing (read-point validation)

– Ensure smooth release to mass production with high yield and quality

– Support high-volume manufacturing and continuous test cost optimization

Education and experience:

– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field

– Minimum 10 years of experience in test development and Design for Test (DfT) in an R&D environment

Technical Expertise:

– Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages

– Solid understanding of mixed-signal circuits and test methodologies

– Hands-on experience with mixed-signal ATE platforms

– Experience in test hardware design and schematic development

– Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity principles

– Exposure to RF testing and/or Java programming is an advantage

What We’re Looking For

– Proven ability to operate in cross-functional, global teams

– Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, results-driven approach

– Ability to lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders

– High attention to quality, reliability, and customer outcomes

– Excellent communication skills in English

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 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.