Staff Test Engineer (f/m/d)
We are seeking an experienced Staff Test Engineer to join our Connectivity Test Engineering team. In this role, you will define and lead test strategies for cutting-edge semiconductor products, driving quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability from early development through mass production.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams-including design, verification, and product engineering-to ensure robust test solutions and seamless product industrialization.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead test strategy and planning for new product development
- Develop and implement test programs and test hardware solutions
- Partner with DfT and design teams to optimize product testability
- Lead test execution, including risk management and stakeholder alignment
- Perform debug, failure analysis, and root cause investigation
- Support engineering sample generation and characterization activities
- Drive ATE characterization and reliability testing (read-point validation)
- Ensure smooth release to mass production with high yield and quality
- Support high-volume manufacturing and continuous test cost optimization
Education and experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in test development and Design for Test (DfT) in an R&D environment
Technical Expertise:
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages
- Solid understanding of mixed-signal circuits and test methodologies
- Hands-on experience with mixed-signal ATE platforms
- Experience in test hardware design and schematic development
- Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity principles
- Exposure to RF testing and/or Java programming is an advantage
What We’re Looking For
- Proven ability to operate in cross-functional, global teams
- Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, results-driven approach
- Ability to lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders
- High attention to quality, reliability, and customer outcomes
- Excellent communication skills in English
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement of the Electrical and Electronics Industry, employment group H (https://www.feei.at/leistungen/informations-service/mindestlohne-und-gehalter). The monthly salary is paid 14 times a year. However, we offer a higher salary depending on your experience and qualifications.
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.