Senior Staff Test Engineer

About the Position

Senior Staff Test Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Test Engineer to join our team at Renesas JP in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia. This role involves developing and maintaining test programs for characterization, wafer sort, and production using the Advantest V93000 (93K) platform. You will lead projects across all development phases, from bring-up to production ramp, and collaborate with DFT and DFM teams to improve testability, optimize yield, and enhance overall test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test programs for characterization, wafer sort, and production using the Advantest V93000 (93K) platform.
• Design and validate test hardware solutions for high-speed I/O (HSIO) applications.
• Lead projects across all development phases, from bring-up to production ramp.
• Collaborate with DFT and DFM teams to improve testability, optimize yield, and enhance overall test methodologies.
• Establish and implement robust test practices, including GR&R, HTOL, and characterization procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement of test coverage, efficiency, and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship as needed across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in high-speed interface testing, including PCIe, USB, DDR, and related protocols.
• Hands-on experience with Advantest SmarTest 8 software.
• Solid understanding of test hardware design for HSIO applications.
• Proven experience in wafer sort and final test environments.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols such as I²C, I³C, and SPI, including trim implementations.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in test development (hardware and software) for high-speed interface products.
• NPI (New Product Introduction) test lead or technical leadership experience.
• Prior experience leading cross-functional teams or complex test programs.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading embedded semiconductor solution provider.
• Be part of a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries.
• Flexible and inclusive work environment with a people-first culture.
• Global support system, including remote work options and Employee Resource Groups.

About the Company

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.

At Renesas, you can:

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions.
• 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.