Principal ATE Test Engineer

This role is a key technical position combining deep hands-on expertise with strategic influence across product development and production. As a senior individual contributor, the selected candidate will define and lead test methodologies, guide complex technical decisions, and act as a reference point for the broader engineering team.

Renesas Electronics, a leading global semiconductor company, is rapidly scaling investing in power delivery business. Products include Point of loads (POL), Hotswap/Efuse, Drivers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end test strategy definition for new product development, ensuring scalability, quality, and cost efficiency

Define and drive adoption of best-in-class test methodologies, test plan development, DFT approaches, and ATE hardware design

Act as technical leader and mentor for test engineers, supporting capability growth across the team

Ensure robust production release, including high coverage, test time optimization, and manufacturability

Lead root cause analysis and yield improvement initiatives, applying advanced statistical and data-driven techniques

Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Product Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams worldwide

Provide technical leadership in customer interactions, escalations, and quality investigations

Influence test roadmap and long-term strategy, aligning with business and product requirements

Support cost reduction initiatives through test optimization and efficiency improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering (master’s preferred)

Typically 12+ years of experience in test engineering for analog/mixed-signal or power management ICs

Extensive expertise in ATE test development (COHU DMDX, DXV, Accotest)

Strong knowledge of DFT techniques, test coverage analysis, and production flows

Proven experience in complex product bring-up, debug, and production ramp

Advanced skills in data analysis, statistical methods, and yield optimization

Strong programming skills C/C++, python or similar is a plus

Deep understanding of ATE instrumentation, signal integrity, and hardware design constraints

Experience in debugging analog and mixed-signal systems, including serial interfaces

Key Competencies

Strong technical leadership without formal people management responsibility

Ability to work independently and drive complex problems to resolution

Strategic mindset with attention to technical details

Excellent communication skills in global, cross-functional environments

Capability to mentor engineers and elevate overall team performance

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.