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Renesas Electronics Corporation lists this Director of Test Engineering opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Lead a worldwide organization of test managers, architects, and engineers across multiple regions; build capability, scale capacity, and develop the next generation of technical leaders
Define and execute the test strategy across wafer sort, final test, characterization, and qualification, driving standardization of methodologies, hardware architectures, and ATE platforms
Own test cost: drive test time reduction, multisite scaling, and hardware efficiency; review test entitlement and align cost targets to business objectives
Engage early in product planning to shift DFT, characterization, and production readiness left in the development cycle
Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Reliability, Quality, Operations, and OSAT partners throughout the product lifecycle
Drive rapid resolution of yield excursions, test escapes, and customer returns, with disciplined root cause and corrective action
Support capital planning and capacity expansion to ensure manufacturing readiness ahead of ramp
Lead adoption of automation, data systems, and AI-enabled engineering practices to accelerate development
Qualifications
15+ years of semiconductor test engineering experience, including 8+ years leading engineering teams and managers
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's preferred
Proven record developing ATE solutions for analog, mixed-signal, or power management products and releasing them into high-volume manufacturing
Demonstrated success leading geographically distributed teams across multiple sites and time zones
Strong command of characterization, qualification, yield analysis, and production test methodology
Experience with SPEA, ETS, V93K or Cohu platform experience is a plus
Track record of driving test cost reduction and organizational transformation
Excellent executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills
What Success Looks Like
Predictable NPI execution and on-time production releases; achievement of test cost and margin targets; strong yield ramp and excursion response; capacity ready ahead of demand; retention and growth of top engineering talent.
Company Description
Renesas' Performance Computing Power business unit is seeking a Director of Test Engineering to lead a global team developing test solutions for digital power controllers, Smart Power Stages, power modules, and integrated power solutions supporting data center and AI infrastructure.
You will own the test strategy end to end — from early DFT engagement through characterization, qualification, production release, and sustaining — and be accountable for delivering test solutions on time, at quality, and at cost.
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.
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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