Test Hardware Engineer at Renesas Electronics — Austin, TX

• Project manage the design and logistics of loadboards, probe cards, test sockets and change kits from definition, RFQ, design review and approval to NPI or Production Release.
• Review and validate ATE HW Request forms.
• Review schematic, layout, and BOM for compliance.
• Support first article build, debug, and correlation.
• Maintain Test team inventory and ATE hardware status.
• Main contact with loadboards, probe cards, test sockets and change kit vendors for technical, commercial and operational aspects.
• Coordinate vendor shipments and track deliveries.
• Own the vendor tier strategy for loadboards, probe cards, test sockets and change kits on technical, operational and commercial benchmarks.
• Interface with ATE Test Engineering team for PCB design and execute to support NPI timeline.
• Technical expertise in module testing (socket, board, changekit and handling) on ATE/handlers and providing technical direction for production solution
• Bachelors in Electrical, Mechanical, or other related field with 5+ years or equivalent experience

Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience working with Automated Test Systems (ATE).
• Proficient with ATE analog digital instruments, PCB layout parasitic reduction, and strong debug/troubleshooting experience