Senior Staff Test Engineer

Job Description

As a Staff Test Engineer in the Renesas Radio Frequency Division, you will play a critical role in developing and executing comprehensive test solutions for our cutting-edge RF ICs. This role requires a strong understanding of RF principles, extensive experience in RF IC test development on test platforms such as Advantest 93k.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and optimize RF test methodologies for our sub 8 GHz RF ICs such as driver amplifiers, LNAs, DVGAs, High performance Switches.
• Participate in development of test plans and test strategies (Definition of tester configurations, socket selection and validation planning, test roadmaps).
• Manage test-related documentation including test procedures, technical drawings, and reports.
• Drive ATE load board hardware development from test plan all the way to fab and assembly.
• Perform ATE bring-up using GRR methodology as well as other best practices.
• Optimization of hander settings for best RF performance.
• Support bench to ATE correlation.
• Analyze test data to assess test robustness.
• Work with OSAT partners to release test solutions at our high-volume test locations.
• Spearhead cost reductions through yield improvement and test time optimizations.
• Assist excursion management (Low yield and RMAs).
• KPI reporting.
• Continuously identify enhancements to the test development process, focusing on efficiency and reduction of overhead.
• Act as a mentor to junior team members, fostering technical and professional growth.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent and 5+ years of Product Development experience.
• Expertise bringing up RF ATE test solutions using Advantest 93k platform (SMT7, SMT8, RF8, PS1600, AVI64, DPS64, DPS128) for new products from definition to production release.
• Experience in RF theory and application.
• Knowledge of operation and testing of RFIC and mixed signal products for cellular and satellite applications.
• Advanced knowledge in IC manufacturing process.
• Proficiency using RF test equipment such as Oscopes, SPA, VNA, Power sensors, Sig Gen.
• Understanding of SPI, I2C, I3C protocols.
• Experience implementing SCAN and BIST.
• Implementation of OTP and Performance calibrations at test.
• Statistical analysis capability. Knowledge of JMP, Gauge R&R, limit setting and DOE methodology (preferred).
• Ability to manage complex projects in parallel and to schedule.
• Good critical thinking skills to troubleshoot a variety of challenging issues.
• Good communication, team working, and interpersonal skills are a must.

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $136,000 - $190,000. This position is also eligible for bonus pay. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com .

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

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.