Senior Staff RF Test Engineer

Job Description

As a Staff Test Engineer in the Renesas Radio Frequency Division, you will play a critical role in developing and executing comprehensive test solutions for our cutting-edge RF ICs. This role requires a strong understanding of RF principles, extensive experience in RF IC test development on test platforms such as Advantest 93k.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and optimize RF test methodologies for our sub 8 GHz RF ICs such as driver amplifiers, LNAs, DVGAs, High performance Switches.
• Participate in development of test plans and test strategies (Definition of tester configurations, socket selection and validation planning, test roadmaps)
• Manage test-related documentation including test procedures, technical drawings, and reports.
• Drive ATE load board hardware development from test plan all the way to fab and assembly.
• Perform ATE bring-up using GRR methodology as well as other best practices.
• Optimization of hander settings for best RF performance
• Support bench to ATE correlation.
• Analyze test data to assess test robustness.
• Work with OSAT partners to release test solutions at our high-volume test locations.
• Spearhead cost reductions through yield improvement and test time optimizations
• Assist excursion management (Low yield and RMAs)
• KPI reporting
• Continuously identify enhancements to the test development process, focusing on efficiency and reduction of overhead
• Act as a mentor to junior team members, fostering technical and professional growth

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent and 5+ years of Product Development experience
• Expertise bringing up RF ATE test solutions using Advantest 93k platform (SMT7, SMT8, RF8, PS1600, AVI64, DPS64, DPS128) for new products from definition to production release.
• Experience in RF theory and application.
• Knowledge of operation and testing of RFIC and mixed signal products for cellular and satellite applications.
• Advanced knowledge in IC manufacturing process.
• Proficiency using RF test equipment such as Oscopes, SPA, VNA, Power sensors, Sig Gen.
• Understanding of SPI, I2C, I3C protocols
• Experience implementing SCAN and BIST
• Implementation of OTP and Performance calibrations at test
• Statistical analysis capability. Knowledge of JMP, Gauge R&R, limit setting and DOE methodology (preferred)
• Ability to manage complex projects in parallel and to schedule
• Good critical thinking skills to troubleshoot a variety of challenging issues
• Good communication, team working, and interpersonal skills are a must

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $136,000 - $190,000. This position is also eligible for bonus 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.

If you need more information about this role, please contact: Lisa Haley | LinkedIn

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