Engineering Technician

Job Description

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position now or in the future. This includes anyone on F1/OPT.

Austin, TX – No relocation, local candidates preferred – 100% onsite.

As an Engineering Technician 5, you will play a key role in creating and maintaining an environment that empowers our Product and Test engineering teams. You will go beyond managing equipment and lab floor, becoming a key enabler of technical and operational success, ensuring that lab spaces are designed for efficiency and collaboration. You will support the company’s growth by streamlining lab operations and will be expected to:

• Collaborate with stakeholders in the design and optimization of spaces to meet the evolving needs of the engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Continuously maintain and improve lab capabilities and operations by implementing the 5S workspace organization method.
• Maintain and manage inventory of all lab equipment, including tools, chemicals, and consumables.
• Proactively implement maintenance strategies and deliver systems for lab organization and cleanliness, and train users accordingly.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to engineers, such as soldering and testing semiconductor units on multiple ATE platforms.
• Ensure spaces comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Manage lab equipment calibration scheduling and maintenance.
• Establish and maintain calibration procedures and manage instrumentation, tooling, and test equipment.

• Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Associate’s Degree in electronics or a related field (BS and MS also welcome).
• Familiarity with lab equipment (test fixtures, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.).
• Experience troubleshooting test equipment.
• Minimum 4 years experience as Lab Manager.

• Understanding of ESD control and lab safety standards.

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. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.