Staff Test Engineer

Job description

Renesas is seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Test Engineer to support test development activities for new products within the Performance Computing Power (PCP) business unit in Catania, Italy. This role is a solid individual contributor position requiring hands-on expertise in ATE development, product debugging, and data analysis. The candidate will work closely with senior engineers to develop efficient and reliable test solutions, contributing to successful product bring-up and production ramp.

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

• Develop and support ATE test programs and hardware for analog, mixed-signal, and power management products
• Contribute to test plan definition and implementation , ensuring coverage and efficiency
• Execute product bring-up, characterization, and validation activities
• Perform debug and failure analysis on ATE and bench setups
• Analyze test data to improve yield, repeatability, and test robustness
• Collaborate with Design, Product Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve technical issues
• Support production ramp and sustaining activities
• Contribute to test cost optimization and test time reduction initiatives
• Follow and apply established DFT and test methodologies

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (Master’s is a plus) 5–8+ years of experience in ATE test engineering or related field Experience with ATE platforms (Advantest 93K, Teradyne, SPEA, or similar) Basic knowledge of DFT concepts and production test flows Experience in debugging analog and mixed-signal systems Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum analyzer) Programming skills in C/C++, Python, or similar Understanding of data analysis and basic statistical methods

Key Competencies

Strong hands-on approach and willingness to learn Good problem-solving and debugging skills Ability to work both independently and within a team Attention to detail and execution focus Effective communication in cross-functional environments