Principal Test Engineer

Job Description Renesas is seeking a highly experienced Principal Test Engineer to drive advanced test development for new products within the Performance Computing Power (PCP) business unit in Catania, Italy.

This role is a key technical position combining deep hands‑on expertise with strategic influence across product development and production. As a senior individual contributor, the selected candidate will define and lead test methodologies, guide complex technical decisions, and act as a reference point for the broader engineering team.

You will work on cutting‑edge power management solutions, including multiphase controllers, smart power stages, and 48V system power regulators.

Key Responsibilities

Lead

end-to-end test strategy definition

for new product development, ensuring scalability, quality, and cost efficiency

Define and drive adoption of

best‑in‑class test methodologies ,

test plan development ,

DFT approaches , and

ATE hardware design

Act as

technical leader and mentor

for test engineers, supporting capability growth across the team

Ensure

robust production release , including high coverage, test time optimization, and manufacturability

Lead

root cause analysis and yield improvement initiatives , applying advanced statistical and data‑driven techniques

Collaborate cross‑functionally with

Design, Product Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams

worldwide

Provide technical leadership in

customer interactions, escalations, and quality investigations

Influence

test roadmap and long‑term strategy , aligning with business and product requirements

Support

cost reduction initiatives

through test optimization and efficiency improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering

(master’s preferred)

Typically 12+ years of experience

in test engineering for analog/mixed‑signal or power management ICs

Extensive expertise in

ATE test development

(Advantest 93K, Teradyne/Eagle, SPEA, COHU)

Strong knowledge of

DFT techniques, test coverage analysis, and production flows

Proven experience in

complex product bring‑up, debug, and production ramp

Advanced skills in

data analysis, statistical methods, and yield optimization

Strong programming skills C/C++, Python or similar is a plus

Deep understanding of

ATE instrumentation, signal integrity, and hardware design constraints

Experience in

debugging analog and mixed‑signal systems , including serial interfaces

Key Competencies

Strong technical leadership without formal people management responsibility

Ability to work independently and drive complex problems to resolution

Strategic mindset with attention to technical details

Excellent communication skills in global, cross‑functional environments

Capability to mentor engineers and elevate overall team performance

Additional Information The expected annual pay range for this position is €74,000–€100,000. Please note that the final offer will depend on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and the candidate’s skill set. This role is also eligible for a bonus.

Equal Opportunity Statement 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.

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