Principal Test Engineer
Renesas Electronics • Palm Bay, Florida, United States
**Role & Seniority: ** Test Engineer (senior; BSEE + 12+ years semiconductor automated test experience) — Hi-Rel Space Product & Test Engineering Group
**Stack/Tools: ** Automated test equipment and test platforms (preferred familiarity with 93k, Cohu DiamondX, ETS364, Teradyne microFLEX); bench correlation; characterization/production test software & scripts (unspecified); PCB layout, schematics, load boards; GR&R, transient analysis/spike check
**Top 3 Responsibilities: **
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Define test requirements for new ICs with the development team
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Develop characterization and production test programs; debug test programs
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Design load boards/hardware for ATE and transfer test solutions to production (including correlation to bench measurements)
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Must-have skills:
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Creating semiconductor test solutions for automated test environments
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Strong understanding of Analog/Mixed-Signal/Power IC testing (e.g., LDOs, buck regulators, PMIC, PWM controllers)
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Test correlation and validation practices: GR&R and transient analysis (spike check / de-glitch)
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Nice-to-haves:
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Direct experience with 93k, Cohu DiamondX, ETS364, Teradyne microFLEX
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Prior work specifically involving radiation-hardened / space-grade ICs (implied by team focus, not explicitly required)
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Location & Work type: Palm Bay, FL (on-site); Regular (PERM); Remote: No
Full Description
Company Description Renesas Electronics Americas (REA) is a dynamic, multi-cultural tech company where employees can learn, mentor and thrive. REA brings together the strong financial foundation of a multi-billion-dollar global operation and the flexibility and velocity of a smaller organization. We are developing technologies for the latest advances in mobile computing, secured connected devices, autonomous driving, smart homes and factories and more. Our solutions are at the heart of products developed by the major innovators around the world. Join us and be part of what’s next in electronics. Job Description Our Hi-Rel Space Product and Test Engineering Group is seeking a talented Test Engineer to join our team in our Palm Bay, FL, office. Our team develops Radiation-Hardened ICs for the Space Industry. You will work with a team primarily co-located in Palm Bay, with an on-site production test floor. Responsibilities include developing test methodologies, defining test schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware; developing and debugging test programs; correlating production test solutions to bench measurements; and transferring test solutions to production.
Primary Responsibilities
- Define Test Requirements for new ICs in Conjunction with the Development Team
- Write Characterization programs
- Develop production test programs
- Design Load Boards for Automated Test Equipment
- Perform GR&R studies and Transient Analysis, aka Spike Check, aka de-glitch
- Qualifications
- BSEE with 12+ years of experience creating test solutions for an automated test environment in the semiconductor industry
- Previous work on Analog, Mixed Signal, and Power ICs (such as LDOs, Buck Regulators, PMIC, PWM Controller)
- In-depth experience with 93k, Cohu DiamondX, ETS364, or Teradyne microFLEX preferred
- Additional Information
- Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.
- At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.
- We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.
- Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?
- 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.
- Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
Remote Work Available: No