Renesas Electronics: Junior Validation Engineer — Catania, Sicily, Italy

About Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics develops semiconductors for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and connected-device applications. Its employer description identifies microcontrollers, system-on-chip devices, analogue components and power products within its portfolio. These components form part of electronic systems made by other manufacturers. Renesas also describes combining complementary products into solutions for customers, connecting individual chips with the needs of an end application. Its business therefore involves both semiconductor technology and how that technology is used in wider electronic products.

The position and its setting

Renesas Electronics lists Junior Validation Engineer in Catania, Sicily, Italy, under reference 20031592_2026-07-28. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 22 October 2026
• Brands: Renesas Electronics

Responsibilities and work described

• The Post-Silicon Validation team within the Performance Computing Power Division is building a organization of highly skilled engineers across multiple global sites
• Our mission is to push the boundaries of silicon validation for industry-leading integrated circuits enabling high-power, high-efficiency power management systems
• We are committed to delivering the highest level of validation quality by continuously improving test coverage, measurement accuracy, repeatability, automation, and execution efficiency while reducing overall validation time
• Work: closely with Design, Applications, Product Engineering, Quality, and System teams to identify, debug, and resolve silicon and system-level issues while supporting aggressive product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) schedules
• For our new Design Center in Catania, we are looking for a passionate engineer who thrive on innovation, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and is committed to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
• Validate analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management ICs against electrical, functional, and performance specifications
• Preparation: advanced laboratory test setups for complex silicon evaluation
• Contribution: to the design of custom evaluation boards and supporting hardware for silicon characterization
• Development: measurement scripts using Python
• Execution: data acquisition, statistical analysis, result correlation, preparation of detailed technical reports and silicon evaluation summaries
• Evaluate silicon performance at device, board, and system level, identifying, documenting, and tracking silicon and application issues
• Collaboration: closely with Design, Applications, Firmware, Product Engineering, and Quality teams to investigate and resolve silicon and system-level bugs
• Contribution: innovative ideas that enhance validation quality, automation, productivity, and time-to-market

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline with about 2 years of work-related experience
• Good level of expertise in lab automation, ability to propose improvements to existing measurements techniques
• Proficiency: Python programming with particular use for lab automation hardware environments
• Basic knowledge of power management applications in consumer electronic
• Board level analog and digital circuit design expertise for PCB schematic creation
• Analytical and debugging skills with a systematic approach to problem solving
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage priorities while delivering high-quality results under demanding project schedules
• Goals-oriented and able to deliver on-time results under tight schedules
• Communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within international cross-functional teams
• In addition:
• Flexible to undertake occasional international travel
• Command of verbal and written English

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Italian is a plus

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Catania, Sicily, Italy

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Renesas Electronics

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Practical preparation: Python

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Relevant skills

• Python
• firmware
• laboratory testing
• PCB design
• electrical engineering
• communication