Senior Staff RF/mmWave Test Engineer - Renesas Electronics
San Jose, CA
About the Job
As a Senior Staff Test Engineer in mmwave IC group, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of RF & mmwave products (such as beamformers, up/downconverters, LNAs, PAs, etc.) through comprehensive testing and validation processes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing test plans, test cases, and test procedures based on RF/mmwave product specifications and requirements.
- Designing and executing test setups using automated test equipment (ATE), probe stations, oscilloscopes, and other testing tools.
- Programming and scripting in languages such as Python, C, or C++ to automate test processes and analyze test data.
- Conducting thorough test validation and verification to ensure accurate and reliable testing results.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including design engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality assurance (QA) teams to address technical issues and optimize testing processes.
- Analyzing test results, identifying trends, troubleshooting issues, and generating detailed test reports and documentation.
- Planning and overseeing the loadboard hardware development for RF & mmwave IC products.
- Staying updated with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in semiconductor testing methodologies.
- Test Engineer with 10+ Years experience developing hardware and software at Wafer Sort and Final Test for RF & mmwave IC products.
- Experience using Advantest 93k, MicroFlex testers.
- Previous experience and product track record with high performance RFIC test development (experience on beamformer IC is a big plus).
- Fundamental RF knowledge including main RF performance specifications such as Gain, Return loss, NF, P1dB, IP3, ACPR, EVM, etc.
- Experience using I2C, I3C, and SPI protocol.
- Understand procedures such as GR&R, HTOL, Characterization.
- Self-starter, motivated, takes initiative, and able to work independently.
Additional Information
The expected annual pay range for this position is $151,500 - 227,500 This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities and commission pay. [Modify this highlighted sentence based on whether the position is eligible for STI or SIP] Please note that the 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 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 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 expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We remain agile and fearless as we accelerate our growth, encouraging everyone to play an active role with an entrepreneurial mindset and accountability.
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 automotive, industrial, infrastructure, IoT, and sustainable products and solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs and help people and communities thrive tomorrow.
- 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 (ERGs), 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.
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.