Principal Test Architect – AI & Advanced Test Technology

Job overview

The Principal Test Architect – AI & Advanced Test Technology role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Renesas Electronics’ semiconductor technology work across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and Internet of Things markets. The architect defines test technology and methodology and develops tools that improve test development, validation, and engineering productivity. By advancing AI-enabled solutions, simulation environments, and Design for Testability strategy, the role helps improve product test quality and readiness across the product lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Define and drive advanced test technology and methodology roadmaps
• develop AI-enabled solutions for test development, debug, and validation
• lead simulation and virtual test environment development
• drive Design for Testability strategy, test coverage, and testability requirements
• partner with design teams on product architectures for manufacturability and test effectiveness
• create reusable frameworks, tools, and automation
• provide technical leadership and mentorship across global engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal test architect

ai-enabled test

advanced test technology

austin tx

renesas electronics

semiconductor testing

ate

design for testability

simulation

python automation

test architecture

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits package
• further details provided during the hiring process.

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of semiconductor Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Design for Testability, or Test Architecture experience; BS/MS in a related field; strong ATE test development, Python/software automation, and semiconductor testing expertise.

About the employer

Renesas Electronics is hiring for this role. Industry: Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. Sector: 33.