Hardware Test Engineer

Job Summary

This Hardware Engineer role coordinates the end-to-end design RFQ and production release process for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) hardware like Change-kits sockets load boards and probe cards. The position serves as a vendor point of contact to manage technical follow-ups inventory tools budgets and cross-functional forecasts for timely production availability. Additionally the engineer performs basic technical evaluations debugging and data collection to drive hardware optimization and cost improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Main contact with ATE hardware vendors for technical commercial and operational aspects.
• Manage and monitor spending budget for ATE hardware
• Manage and maintain the tool/system for ATE hardware request and tracking hardware inventory.
• Identify and execute areas for Gross Margin Improvement Initiatives in areas related to load boards probe cards test sockets change kits.
• Interface with cross-functional (Product Groups engineering operation etc.) teams for forecast on ATE hardware and execute to support NPI timeline revenue and capacity
• Assist in basic technical evaluation and validation of ATE hardware (e.g. sockets boards and change kits) and support debug checkout and documentation.

Qualifications :

• Experience in semiconductor ATE hardware (sockets/boards/change kit/probe cards) management
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in Hardware buy-off and release to production
• Technical Planning: Turning technical needs into business plans.
• Advanced Analytics: forecasting and data analysis.
• Executive Communication: Presenting complex data clearly to top leaders.
• Global Collaboration: Working smoothly across international multi-department teams
• Schematic Reading: Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.
• PCB Layout Interpretation: Ability to navigate and review printed circuit board layouts

Good to have

• Hardware Design Experience (Sockets/Kits/Boards)
• Knowledge in design SW like CAD

Additional Information :

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose To Make Our Lives Easier. As the industrys 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 21000 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 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 peoples 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. Lets Shape the Future together.  

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time