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

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is €37,000–€49,000. Please note that the final offer will depend on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and the candidate’s skill set. This role is also eligible for a bonus.

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.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’

At Renesas, you can:

Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.

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.