Sr Staff Engineer - Validation and Test

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Probe Card and Boards Design Lead to drive the development of probe cards, load boards, and interface hardware for ATE-based testing of SoCs, MCUs, and mixed-signal ICs. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in board-level hardware design, probe card specifications, signal/power integrity, and vendor coordination, with the ability to lead a cross-functional team through development, validation, and production support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end design and development of probe cards and test interface boards (load boards, DUT boards) for wafer-level and package-level ATE testing.
• Define probe card specifications based on die pad layout, test requirements, and ATE platform constraints.
• Collaborate with DFT, validation, and product engineering teams to capture test interface needs and ensure compatibility with test plans.
• Perform board-level schematic and layout reviews for signal integrity, power integrity, and mechanical constraints.
• Coordinate with probe card vendors and OSAT partners for fabrication, delivery, and debug.
• Drive characterization of signal paths, trace impedance, and routing quality for high-speed interfaces (e.g., LPDDR, PCIe, USB).
• Define test socket, pogo pin, connector, and mechanical fixture requirements.
• Lead bring-up, debug, and issue resolution of probe cards and load boards on ATE (Teradyne UltraFlex, Advantest T2000, etc.).
• Manage timelines, design reviews, and hardware readiness for silicon validation milestones.

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• 13+ years of experience in ATE hardware interface design, probe card development, or board-level hardware design.
• Strong knowledge of probe card technologies (MEMS, vertical, cantilever), pitch considerations, and DUT layout alignment.
• Proficient in PCB design tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, Mentor Xpedition) and schematic capture.
• Experience with high-speed signal routing, power delivery, controlled impedance, and board stack-up.
• Solid understanding of ATE platform requirements (e.g., load board layer count, impedance control, pin mapping).
• Familiarity with mechanical design constraints and fixture interface.
• Hands-on experience in lab debugging and ATE test floor support.

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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.