Test Technician
Renesas Electronics · Tempe, AZ · Yesterday
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
The Module Engineering Technician provides hands-on execution support to the Module Product Engineering and Test Engineering teams in Tempe, AZ. This role directly supports PE/TE engineers focused on New Product Introduction (NPI) for advanced power modules, with occasional support to sustaining engineering activities.
Responsibilities
- Collect characterization, debug, and validation data on module engineering samples in support of PE/TE engineers
- Build test fixtures, cabling, and harnesses required for engineering evaluation and debug
- Perform tester calibration checks and coordinate calibration recovery as needed to keep engineering setups ready
- Cook up module sample logistics, including receiving, labeling, tracking, packaging, and shipping of engineering samples between Tempe, sister sites, OSATs, and customers
- Execute PCB rework including through-hole soldering, SMT rework, board modification, and repair to support engineering hardware readiness
- Debug engineering test setups, isolate hardware issues, and support engineers in identifying setup vs. device-under-test failures
- Support module-level electrical debug activities including bench measurements, probing, thermal imaging, and instrumentation setup
- Prepare and package module samples for failure analysis send-out, ensuring proper labeling, traceability, and documentation
- Execute customer sample testing under engineering direction, including handling, preparation, measurement, and reporting
- Maintain 5S standards and general workspace cleanliness across engineering benches, fixture storage, and sample handling areas
- Follow ESD, safety, and material handling requirements
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field preferred but not required
- 3-5 years of hands-on technician experience in a semiconductor engineering, test, product engineering, or module engineering environment
- Strong soldering skills
- Cable and harness build experience
- Comfortable operating bench-scale thermal chambers
- Comfortable operating thermal cameras / IR imaging equipment
- Able to read schematics and interpret board layouts
- Strong organization and follow-through on sample tracking and documentation
- Comfortable working directly with engineers and switching between tasks based on priority
Skills
- Comfortable working directly with engineers and switching between tasks based on priority
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Opportunities to explore hardware and software capabilities and try new things
- Enhanced user experiences through digitalization
- Global support system including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups
Pay
Competitive compensation package
Schedule
Full-time position