Senior Director, Test Engineering - Renesas Electronics

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Analog and Connectivity Business Unit (A&C) is looking for a Director of Test Engineering to join our team to drive the test development of state-of-the-art products in the Connectivity Business unit. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with a cross-functional team.  As a Director of Test Engineering, you will be responsible for managing a team of test engineers developing mixed signal related ATE test solutions.  The team will own delivering ATE characterization, qualification test solutions, sample test solutions on time and at the cost targets.  This leadership role will drive test strategy for the business and will scale and develop the team to grow and deliver world class test solutions.  Evaluate resource needs and contribute to the business strategy from a test perspective. This position will mentor and develop key test leaders in your organization and work with company and external partners to support the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• 15+ years of experience working with Automated Test Systems (ATE); Microflex & Advantest 93K preferred. 
• Experience in programming such as C++, basic, Perl, python, etc.
• Experience in testing and collecting data on IC chips or circuits using standard tools such as Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.
• Proficient with ATE analog, digital instruments, PCB layout parasitic reduction, and strong debug/troubleshooting experience
• Hands-on experience in debugging analog products with serial bus interfaces
• Experience with test hardware and test program development
• Travel 0-10%

• Strong project management skills
• Proven record of leading teams to high performance in test development for power and mixed signal ICs
• Ability to set priority and propose the best test strategies considering development efficiency and test cost.
• Develop and mentor test managers
• Ability to collect technical information and organize / present them as needed.
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Align manufacturing strategies with internal and external partners

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Electrical/Computer engineering or Computer science.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $199,000- $250,000 This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities pay. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com.

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local law.