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Responsible for the design and development of leading-edge System Protection Test solutions. The Sr Test Engineer reports directly to the Sr. Test Engineering Manager and interfaces with Design, Applications, Marketing, and Product Engineers. The Sr Test Engineer is responsible for all phases of new product test development life-cycle from definition through production release for new products in development in the System Protection NPI team. This includes the development of full production and characterization test solutions including hardware design, layout, software design, debugging, ATE to bench correlation, test solution robustness testing (spike checking, R&R checks, etc), and full test transfer to production environment all with the optimal test time for lowest product cost.
Full test transfer to Reliability testing environment including test support during REL for all test solutions in the SP NPI team.
Develop characterization and production final test solutions for System Protection NPI products
Design test hardware, software, and debug each
ATE to bench correlation
Test solution robustness (spike checking, R&R checks, etc)
Test documentation using phase review system
Develop new test methods for improved test time, product robustness, and quality
Full test transfer to Production test environment
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field and 10+ years of experience as a Test Engineer, Electrical Engineer or related occupation in the semiconductor industry
Deep understanding of PMIC architectures (buck/boost converters, LDOS, etc) and/or Hot Switch controllers
Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal test methodologies
ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) experience: Teradyne (J750, UltraFLEX, ETS), Advantest (V93000), Cohu, etc.
Knowledge of reliability testing (HTOL, TC, HAST)
Test program development (IG-XL, SmartTest, C++, Python)
Understanding of EDA tool. Knowledge of Altium Designer is an advantage
Parametric testing, functional testing, and characterization
Statistical analysis and yield optimization
DFT (Design for Test) and testability analysis
Correlation studies (ATE-to-bench, ATE-to-ATE, wafer-to-final test)
Cross-functional team collaboration (Design, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing)
Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to work with global teams across U.S. and Asia time zones.
NPI (New Product Introduction) test planning and execution
Multi-project coordination across product lines
Schedule management and meeting product launch timelines
Quality Systems: Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC
Must have good oral and written communication skills Willingness to become part of a dynamic engineering team which values growth and innovation of both products and individuals.
Desired Qualifications
All of the above qualifications
15+ years of experience
Cost Management: Test cost modeling, COGS reduction, capital equipment planning
Supplier Management: OSAT relationships, contract negotiation
Compliance: Automotive (AEC-Q100), Industrial standards, Customer-specific requirements
Understanding of DC-DC converter topologies and control loops
High power discrete device testing experience
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