Manager, Product & Test Engineering

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Job Summary The Manager, Product & Test Engineering leads the Product and Test Engineering organization supporting new product introduction, product transfer, and high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. This role is accountable for team capability, production readiness, final test performance, technical issue resolution, and delivery of business results across yield, quality, OEE, retest, cycle time, equipment utilization, capacity, and manufacturing cost. The manager establishes priorities, develops engineering talent, drives disciplined execution, and serves as the key interface among Product Groups, manufacturing operations, quality, supply chain, customers, and global engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the Product and Test Engineering team responsible for new product introduction, qualification, product transfer, ramp-up, and sustaining support in high-volume manufacturing. Set technical direction, priorities, resource plans, and execution governance for final test operations, including yield monitoring, failure analysis, root cause investigation, product disposition, and production stability. Own functional performance and improvement roadmaps for yield, OEE, retest, cycle time, equipment utilization, capacity, quality, productivity, and manufacturing cost. Ensure robust engineering controls for test-program development and release, test coverage, product audits, change management, qualification, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable quality requirements. Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, Product Groups, customers, OSAT partners, and global engineering organizations to resolve escalations and achieve operational and business objectives. Build a high-performing organization through coaching, performance management, succession planning, competency development, standardization, and a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Must Have Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 15 years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, test engineering, or test manufacturing within a high-volume manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership or people-management role. Strong technical knowledge of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms such as Advantest V93000, Teradyne J750, NI/PT, HP660/83K/93K, or equivalent semiconductor test systems. Strong understanding of end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain operations, including wafer sort, final test, backend assembly, qualification, product transfer, and post-test processes. Proven capability in team leadership, resource planning, project execution, performance management, and development of engineering talent. Strong analytical, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional and global teams. Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future. At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives. We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? 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. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .