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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Renesas Electronics · San Jose, CALIFORNIA · On-site

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About Renesas Electronics

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial,...

About the role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports semiconductor test operations involving automated test equipment (ATE), wafer probers, handlers, and associated factory systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with testers and probers, strong troubleshooting capability, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams to maintain high-quality, high-efficiency test operations. The role also drives continuous improvement of test processes, equipment performance, and manufacturing data flow. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or equivalent in EE, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • 7–10 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing or test operations on ATE systems
  • Proficiency with wafer probers and handlers, including setup and operation
  • Hardware inventory management system
More about this role

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports semiconductor test operations involving automated test equipment (ATE), wafer probers, handlers, and associated factory systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with testers and probers, strong troubleshooting capability, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams to maintain high-quality, high-efficiency test operations. The role also drives continuous improvement of test processes, equipment performance, and manufacturing data flow.

Business context

Our test operations organization supports new product introduction (NPI), engineering sample evaluation, and production test readiness for advanced Analog, Power, MCU, and EP semiconductor products. This position is key to dependable test cell operation, data generation for engineering analysis, and smooth coordination with suppliers, cross-functional engineering teams, and production support groups.

Key Responsibilities

Test cell and manufacturing operations

▪ Support NPI, engineering sample, and low-volume production programs, including test cell readiness.

▪ Oversee setup, docking, and undocking of ATE systems with probers and handlers...

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