Renesas Electronics

Principal Test Engineer, Test Architecture

San Jose, CALIFORNIA, United States · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerRenesas Electronics
LocationSan Jose, CALIFORNIA, United States
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted24 days ago

Renesas is seeking a Principal Test Architect for our Analog and Mixed-Signal division. The Test Architecture team provides technical leadership for semiconductor test methodology, design-for-test strategy, test infrastructure, and process optimization across Renesas' analog and mixed-signal product portfolio. This role partners closely with design, product, and test engineering teams to drive test innovation from new product introduction through high-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive test architecture, methodology, and innovation for analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products.
Partner with IC design, product engineering, and test engineering teams to establish design-for-test (DFT) requirements and optimize product testability.
Architect and optimize mixed-signal test hardware and software solutions to improve test quality, throughput, cost, and manufacturability.
Evaluate and influence tester roadmap, test methodologies, and process improvements across the organization.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship on test strategies, best practices, and problem-solving for complex semiconductor products.

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BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor test engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with backgrounds in product engineering, characterization, silicon validation, applications engineering, or analog/mixed-signal IC design and significant test development experience will also be considered.
Extensive Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) development experience and proven track record developing production test solutions on platforms such as Advantest 93K, ETS, Teradyne FLEX, Diamondx, LTX, SPEA, or similar systems.
Experience designing test hardware and software for mixed-signal test solutions, including both test hardware and software for wafer sort and final test.
Experience with all aspects of new product introduction, from customer samples and qualification to characterization and production test systems.
Experience testing analog, mixed-signal, data converter, power management, and related semiconductor devices. Familiarity with digital interfaces, memory technologies. The theory of operation of these products is highly desirable.
Experience with analog or mixed-signal IC design and related development tools a plus but not required.
Thorough understanding of electrical engineering principles.

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.

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