Sr Test Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sr Test Engineer to lead our test engineering initiatives in Hukou location. The ideal candidate will not only possess expert-level skills in ATE test program development but also drive test strategy, DfT (Design for Testability) implementation, and technical mentorship for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Architecture & Strategy: Define and architect cost-effective and high-efficiency test solutions for Gate drivers, Power Stages and Isolators products on Cohu DMDx, DMDx DxV and Acco STS8300 platforms.
   
• Advanced Hardware Engineering: Lead the design reviews of complex high-performance test interface hardware (Load board, Probe Card). Solve signal integrity and thermal challenges for high-voltage/high-power (GaN) applications.
   
• NPI Test Leadership: Drive test build for NPI projects from concept to release. Drive DfT (Design for Testability) discussions with IC Design teams during the pre-silicon phase to ensure test coverage and yield targets. Also, together with Silicon Validation team, achieve characterization completion by ATE portion.
   
• Yield & Cost Optimization: Drive systematic yield improvement through advanced statistical data analysis. Formulate and execute aggressive Test Time Reduction (TTR) strategies to significantly lower the Cost of Test (CoT).
   
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, act as the technical focal point for cross-functional collaboration with international Designer, PE, and OSATs.

1. Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field (Master’s degree strongly preferred).
2. Experience:

8-10+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor test development, with a proven track record of delivering complex mixed-signal/power management products to mass production.
3. Tester Platform Understanding:

Cohu DMDx, DMDx DxV, Acco STS8300 Tester Platform Deep understanding of architecture, resource constraints, and advanced instrument capability are required. Ability to optimize compiler/OS interactions.
(Nice to have : Teradyne ETS-800 platform)
4. Advanced Programming Skills:

Mastery of C/C++ and VB. Experience in developing scalable test libraries, drivers, and automation frameworks rather than just single-product test programs.
5. Strategic & Analytical Skills:

Strong capability in statistical data analysis (JMP, Datapower, Galaxy, Dana).

Experience with GaN (Gallium Nitride) or high-voltage power device testing is highly required.

Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Design for Test (DfT): Deep knowledge of Scan, MBIST, and analog DfT techniques.
• Automation: Expert in scripting (Python/Perl) to automate data extraction, report generation, or hardware validation flows.
• PCB Design: Advanced proficiency in reviewing complex multi-layer PCB designs for high-speed/high-power applications (Altium/Cadence).

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, disabilities, 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.