Principal Test Engineer

Location: Catania

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 multi‑phase controllers, smart power stages, and 48 V 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. The final offer will depend on geographic location, relevant experience, and candidate skills. This role is also eligible for a bonus.

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.

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