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Senior Staff Test Engineer
Renesas Electronics America INC · 🇺🇸 Austin, TEXAS, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 56 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 18 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Renesas Electronics America INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Sr. Staff Application Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in TX: $132k–$180k, median $167k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Renesas Electronics America INC
The US Department of Labor certified 56 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 18 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
• Develop best of class test programs to support key NPI, quality & capability initiatives • Support qualification, characterization, and correlation of developed products • Train and guide more junior team members, building their skill sets and capabilities for independent success • Work with leadership to implement processes, procedures, guidelines and specifications that define and drive execution and quality for the test group • Implement and develop baseline software and hardware solutions for scaling the broader team or organization • Determine and report ROI inputs for planning and test flow with revenue, COGS and capacity mindfully in focus • Complete quality planning, hardware and software reviews for the test group • Coordinate with product engineering and operations to enable seamless production ramp and release • Support production yield and customer return activities for quality • Act as a test platform expert on the ATE equipment in use for the test group • Serve as a mentor for younger and less experienced engineers • Support the tech/lab team in dealing with equipment calibration and maintenance issues and planning as required • Manage 3rd party relationships and building success with external technical teams • • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science • 10 to 15+ years of experience working with Automated Test Systems (ATE). • 10 to 15+ years of hands-on experience in ATE test development for analog, digital and mixed signal, with a strong focus on analog power product testing. • Experience in programming such as C++, basic, Perl, python, etc. • Experience in testing and collecting data on IC chips or circuits using standard tools such as Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Spectrum Analyzers, etc. • Proficient with ATE analog digital instruments, PCB layout parasitic reduction, and strong debug/troubleshooting experience • Hands-on experience in debugging analog products with serial bus interfaces • Experience with test hardware and test program development 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 . Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.