Principal Test Engineer

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

Function: Information Technology
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level