Sr Test Engineer

Job description

Renesas is seeking a talented Senior Test Engineer to support test development activities for new products within the Performance Computing Power (PCP) business unit in Catania, Italy. This role is an experienced individual contributor position requiring solid hands-on expertise in ATE test development, product validation, and debugging. The candidate will contribute to the development of reliable and cost-effective test solutions, working closely with more senior engineers while progressively increasing autonomy on complex tasks.

You will support innovative power management products, including multiphase controllers, smart power stages, and 48v system power regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ATE test programs and hardware for analog, mixed-signal, and power management products
• Execute test plan implementation , ensuring required test coverage and quality targets
• Support product bring-up, characterization, and validation activities
• Perform debug and failure analysis on ATE systems and bench setups
• Analyze test data to identify issues and improve yield and test stability
• Work closely with Design and Product Engineering teams to resolve technical problems
• Support production ramp and sustaining engineering activities
• Contribute to test time and cost optimization efforts
• Follow established DFT methodologies and test standards

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (Master’s is a plus) 3–6+ years of experience in test engineering or related field Experience with ATE platforms (Advantest, Teradyne, SPEA or similar) Basic understanding of DFT concepts and production test flows Experience in debugging analog and mixed-signal circuits Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum analyzer) Programming skills in C/C++, Python, or similar Basic knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods

Key Competencies

Strong execution and hands-on approach Good problem-solving and debugging capability Ability to work in team environments with increasing autonomy Attention to detail and quality focus Willingness to learn and grow technically