Director of Test Engineering

• Lead a worldwide organization of test managers architects and engineers across multiple regions; build capability scale capacity and develop the next generation of technical leaders
• Define and execute the test strategy across wafer sort final test characterization and qualification driving standardization of methodologies hardware architectures and ATE platforms
• Own test cost: drive test time reduction multisite scaling and hardware efficiency; review test entitlement and align cost targets to business objectives
• Engage early in product planning to shift DFT characterization and production readiness left in the development cycle
• Partner with Design Product Engineering Reliability Quality Operations and OSAT partners throughout the product lifecycle
• Drive rapid resolution of yield excursions test escapes and customer returns with disciplined root cause and corrective action
• Support capital planning and capacity expansion to ensure manufacturing readiness ahead of ramp
• Lead adoption of automation data systems and AI-enabled engineering practices to accelerate development

Qualifications :

• 15 years of semiconductor test engineering experience including 8 years leading engineering teams and managers
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline; Masters preferred
• Proven record developing ATE solutions for analog mixed-signal or power management products and releasing them into high-volume manufacturing
• Demonstrated success leading geographically distributed teams across multiple sites and time zones
• Strong command of characterization qualification yield analysis and production test methodology
• Experience with SPEA ETS V93K or Cohu platform experience is a plus
• Track record of driving test cost reduction and organizational transformation
• Excellent executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills

What Success Looks Like

Predictable NPI execution and on-time production releases; achievement of test cost and margin targets; strong yield ramp and excursion response; capacity ready ahead of demand; retention and growth of top engineering talent.

Additional Information :

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries we offer the opportunity to work on worldleading 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

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time