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

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is €47,000–€64,000. 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.